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Members of the Northfield Lady Norse softball team celebrate Friday night after the final out in the IHSAA State Softball Tournament finals, giving Northfield its first ever softball state championship. The Lady Norse defeated Clay City, 31, to cap the team’s historic run. For full coverage, see Pages 2, 3 and 5. Photo by Joseph Slacian

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Lady Norse make history Northfield tops Clay City, 3-1, in state softball finals

By Eric Christiansen echristiansen@nmp aper.com

It was easy as 1, 2, 3…and 4, 7, and 11.

The unranked Northfield softball team capped off an improbable postseason run by defeating six of the top 11 teams in Class 1A to win its first state title, defeating No. 7 Clay City 3-1 in the state championship game Friday night, June 11, at Center Grove High School.

Propelled by two late homeruns from senior Addi Baker, and a three-hitter by pitcher Abby Hunter, Northfield came back from a 1-0 deficit in the top of the sixth inning to capture the championship.

“I was just happy that I finally hit a ball hard,” Addi Baker said about her first home run. “The sec-

Teammates congratulate Kyra Kennedy following a diving catch to rob a Clay City batter of a hit. Photo by Joseph Slacian

ond one was even better. We scored two

runs and had a lead in the top of the sev-

enth, so that was even better.”

“She showed up at the right time,”

Addi’s coach and father Brandon Baker said. “It’s unbelievable to know that they did what they did and how they did it. They battled when we were down, just like they have done all year. They have fought, they scratched, they clawed, and found a way. Unbelievable.”

After 3 1/2 innings of scoreless softball, Clay City struck first in the bottom of the fourth inning.

With one out and two runners on base, Elyssa Secrest drove in a run with a single to centerfield, scoring Hannah Harris, to give the Eels a 1-0 lead.

Clay City loaded the bases, still with one out, but Abby Hunter set the next two batters down, one on a pop up, and the third out on a fly out to centerfield.

Northfield, mean-

while, had trouble with Secrest on the mound, who allowed just three hits and struck out 11 batters, but Addi Baker put a stop to that.

Baker led off the top of the sixth inning with a homerun on the first pitch from Secrest to tie the game at 1-1 giving Northfield the momentum they had been looking for all game.

Two batters later, Kyra Kennedy singled and later moved to third on a single from Kenzie Baer, but the Norse weren’t able to capitalize.

Abby Hunter put the Eels down in order in the bottom of the sixth.

Ainsley Dale led off the top of the seventh inning with a bunt single before Secrest struck out Christine Kowalszuk and Ella Hunter.

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Baker wins Mental Attitude Award

Members of the IHSAA Executive Committee announced Addi Baker of Northfield Junior Senior High School as the winner of this year’s Mental Attitude Award in Class A Softball.

The award is annually presented to a senior participant in the state finals who best demonstrates mental attitude, scholarship, leadership and athletic ability and is nominated by her principal and coach. Baker is a member of the National Honor Society at Northfield, serves as a peer leader on the school’s mental health awareness team, and also helps as a school aid.

She was honored with the Three Rivers Conference

Distinguished Award, is an academic allconference selection and is a multiple sport athlete earning four varsity letters each in volleyball, basketball and softball.

“It was a fabulous ending after a great game,” Northfield softball head coach Brandon Baker said. “(Northfield Athletic Director Josh Mohr told me we needed to put someone up for it.

He told me he knew it put me in a bad spot and asked if I cared if he picked. I told him it would be perfect.

“Addi has had a great career at Northfield and this was a great way to cap it off. I’m very proud of her.”

Coach Baker said he wasn’t aware that his daughter won the

award until it was announced after the game.

“They told (my wife) Jenny about it half-way through the game so she could head down to the field,” Coach Baker said.

Baker is the first Northfield girl to receive an IHSAA mental attitude award. Other previous recipients from the school include Hunter Wells in 2012 and Ryan Keaffaber

in 2013, both in Class 2A baseball.

Baker is the daughter of Brandon and Jenny Baker of North Manchester and will attend Southern Illinois University to play softball. She is undecided on her area of study.

Indiana Farm Bureau Insurance presented a $1,000 scholarship to Northfield Junior Senior High School in the name of Addi Baker.

Addi Baker reacts after being named the Mental Attitude Award winner after the Class A state softball championship game on Friday. Photo by Joseph Slacian

Historic run ...continued from Page 2 But Addi Baker struck again, and again on the first pitch, connecting on a 2-run homerun over left field fence, to give the Norse a 3-1 lead.

Clay City’s Sophie Moshos led off the bottom of the seventh inning with a double, bringing the tying run to the plate.

Abby Hunter recorded a ground out and a fly out, and on the seventh pitch to Crysta Koehler, made a diving catch on a short pop up to get the out, the win, and the state championship.

Despite giving up just three hits, Hunter said she was glad to overcome a few struggles to get the win.

“After that first run, it kind of got in my head, but I slowed down and said, ‘ok, Abby, you cannot let your nerves get the best of you right now.

Pull it together,’ and I finally pulled it together.”

Coach Baker echoed Hunter’s thought process.

“Abby is such a competitor that I knew she was going to get it done,” he said. The furthest thing from my mind was her folding under pressure. She’s been here before – the whole tournament.

“We weren’t panicked,” he continued.

“We started to make a much better approach

at the plate as the game went on, and we put hits together when we needed to.”

Ainsley Dale, who scored on Addi Baker’s seventhinning homerun was thrilled when she saw the hit that led to the championship.

“When she hit it, I knew it was gone,” Dale said. “Coach Baker was jumping in the air. It was so exciting.”

Senior Kyra Kennedy, who was the hero in Northfield’s semi-state game against Cowan, added her excitement.

“It’s just unbelievable,” she said. “All the hard work that we’ve put in, and we’re here. We made it our final goal, and I couldn’t imagine any better way to get out of high school.”

“What a feeling it is for these girls,” Coach Baker said.

“They battled. They are excited.

Unbelievable.”

Addi Baker led Northfield at the plate going 3-4 with two homeruns and driving all three runs in.

Kennedy, Abby Hunter, Kenzie Baer, and Dale each were 13 with Dale scoring one run. Northfield finished the championship season with a 20-9 record, 6-3 in Three Rivers Conference play, and 7-0 in the Class 1A state tournament.

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What does hot housing market say about communities The sales price for a home in Wabash County is up 21 percent or $25,000 from this time last year.

Competition among buyers is fierce, and with limited inventory and very little new builds, the time-onmarket is among the lowest in the state.

Over the last 10 years, the county has outpaced the state in median sales price growth (85% increase in the county compared to 70 percent in Indiana) while losing more than 1,000 residents. Local realtor Robert Lundquist shared his thoughts on the divergent phenomena.

“It’s not as if people don’t want to live in Wabash,” said Lundquist, of Lundquist Appraisals & Real Estate Inc. “I’m working with clients from across the state and as far away as the west coast, who are looking for a home in our county. The issue is with inventory. We simply don’t have the

options and we’re not building them ... at least we’re not building them fast enough.”

And the numbers support Lundquist’s notion. At the time of this release, fewer than 40 properties were actively listed in the county, far from the expected average of around 300 entering the summer.

Homebuilding — outside of a handful of

small projects — has not occurred in the county at scale in more than three decades. And last, the cost of remodel projects for older homes drastically increased through the pandemic with labor prices and materials prices at all-time highs.

These factors make for a highly competitive real estate market, even in a community with a declining

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The conditions in the rental market are similar. While the

county is dominated by owner-occupied housing (74 percent of all households), the

competition in the for-sale market has driven up rent demand to levels consistent with metropolitan counties like Allen to the east. At the time of this release there were 10 two-bedroom rental units available across the county; there were more than 50 available in Kosciusko County to the north.

“If you’re a landlord with a good property and a strong track record, you hardly need to advertise a vacancy, if at all,” one local property owner said. “The demand is through the roof. We’ve tried to stabilize our rent

demand as much as possible but when you have people operating in a highly-competitive housing environment the numbers move quickly.”

The strong housing numbers indicate a latent demand among prospective residents.

This is a primary opportunity for the communities of the county. Leveraging the energy, however, will require new growth. With nearly 39 percent of housing built in 1939 or earlier and less than 10 percent built in the last 20 years, Wabash homes are significantly older than the average home in Continued on Page 7

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YMCA hires new Director of Marketing & Special Projects Officials from the Wabash County YMCA have named Jana Thibos Director of Marketing & Special Projects.

Thibos will take the lead role in marketing and communications for the Y, lead special projects like the Promise Indiana Wabash County and Togetherhood plus colead special events, and maintain collaborative relationships with community organizations.

“We are excited to have Jana join the Y team,” said Dean Gogolewski, Wabash County YMCA CEO. “She is very involved in the community and we look forward to her continuing that

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CoCoJo’s celebrates opening

By Mandy Mahan mmahan@thepaperofwabash.com Officials at Grow Wabash County hosted a ribbon cutting for CoCoJo’s, A Zoomers RV Resort, on Friday, June 11.

Keith Gillenwater, CEO of Grow Wabash County, welcomed the new resort to the community.

“What an amazing facility,” he said. “I had never been out to the facility under its previous ownership so coming here for the first time today, my mind is blown. I had no idea what an awesome facility it is. So hats off to Mike, Tiffany and everyone for all the work they put into making such an asset for our community. This is the kind of place that drives investment into the community.

To get people here to enjoy the natural amenities we have and to enjoy the community.”

CocoJo’s RV Resort owner, Mike Weaver cuts the ribbon with his family on Friday’s grand opening. Photo by Mandy Mahan.

CoCoJo’s, located at 7309 South New Holland Road in Lagro, has 230 seasonal sites and 34 weekend sites as well as tiny home rentals available to help you find the best camping experience for the whole family. The resort also has all of the amenities to create a memorable trip including a pool and splash pad, a variety of athletics fields and courts, camp store and restaurant, arcade and even a

Imagine One 85 Indiana. Given this high average age, there will likely be an increasing number of homes in the county that require significant rehabilitation and maintenance.

Without replacement and new development, the situation could continue to devolve.

The number of building permits issued each year is down by over 100 permits since the peak in 1997, and more permits were issued that year than from 2015 to 2019 combined. In the last two decades, very few new housing subdivisions have been developed.

There is significant pressure on the county’s current supply.

Imagine One 85 is a process to confront the population challenge head on.

Through direct engagement with the community and stakeholders and indepth analysis of the county’s conditions and trends, the Steering Committee is working to develop a strong and visionary plan to help lead the communities of the county toward growth. A recent presentation by the group revealed that

the county would need to grow by 85 new families or households each year in order to recapture it’s previous population high in 25 years.

The “Plus 85” initiative is emerging as a central recommendation of the comprehensive plan with strategies focused squarely at the challenge.

pond perfect for fishing, swimming and paddle boarding.

“We are thrilled to create a like-minded community, full of great amenities and activities for all ages with a strong focus on kids,” said Mike Weaver, owner. “We are building a fun, safe, relaxing and family-friendly campground that will draw a lot of attention to Wabash County and the Salamonie Reservoir. Our ultimate vision for

CoCoJo’s is to become an Indiana Top 5 private campground in Northern Indiana.”

The resort also has plans throughout the summer season to host live music and is located close to the Salamonie State Park and Dora Boat Ramp for more adventures and fun.

More information about the campground and how to book your stay can be found on their website at www.cocojosrvcampground.com.

...continued from Page 4 On July 14 the Steering Committee will host an event to share the challenges and potential of Wabash County and make big decisions about our path forward. The Imagine One 85 Growth Summit will be a unique and interactive moment for community members to share and make a

direct impact on their community. The meeting will take place from 6 to 8 p.m. on the Honeywell Plaza and include food and entertainment highlighting the best of Wabash County. Attendance is free and registration is available on the project website, www.imagineone85.or g.

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Little Norse Preschool receives donation Members of the Metropolitan School District of Wabash County board met to conduct business on Tuesday, June 8.

During the meeting, donations were approved for a total of $4,100, including a $4,000 donation from the Community Foundation of

Wabash County for the Little Norse Preschool 3-year-old program.

Tonya Boone gave a presentation on the newly rebranded Bridge Program, formerly known as the Credit Alternative Recovery (CAR) Program. The program’s new name is

aimed at making the program more understandable to those unfamiliar with the program.

The mission remains the same, serving students who have found barriers to success in the traditional school environment.

Superintendent,

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Carolyn Winegardner, 76

Beloved daughter

Enjoyed reading

June 1, 2021 – June 7, 2021

July 10, 1944 – June 9, 2021

Layker Halston Hentgen, infant daughter of Nickolas Steven and Kourtney Lee (Kast) Hentgen, of Wabash, was called home to be with Jesus and her big brother Kye, at 6:23 p.m., Monday, June 7, 2021, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne. She was born on June 1, 2021, in Wabash.

She is survived by her parents, Nickolas and Kourtney Hentgen; sister, Adaleigh Nickole Hentgen; and brother, Hayes Nickolas Hentgen, all of Wabash; grandparents, Steven & Jane Hentgen of Wabash, and Kraig and Helen Kast of Tell City; great-grandmothers, Maxine Hentgen of Roann, and Barbara Kast of Tell City; aunts and uncles, Alexander (Madison) Hentgen of Fishers, and Kayleigh (Greg) Chain of Cloverport, Ky; and cousins, Brailyn Froehlich and Dylan Chain, both of Cloverport.

She was preceded in death by her brother, Kye Hendrix Hentgen who died June 7, 2020; aunt, April Marie Kast; Great Grandpa Hentgen; Great Grandpa Kast; Great Grandma and Grandpa Ingle; Great Grandma and Grandpa Ewing; and Great Great Grandpa Noble.

Funeral services were Friday, June 11, 2021, at Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service, Wabash, with Rev. Nathan Whybrew officiating.

Entombment will be in Chapel of Remembrance Mausoleum at Memorial Lawns Cemetery. Calling was Thursday, at the funeral home.

Preferred memorials are Wesley Academy or Wabash Little League.

The memorial guest book for Layker may be signed at www.grandstaffhentgen.com.

John Dylan “J.D.” Wilcox, 28 Enjoyed gaming Sept. 11, 1992 – June 11, 2021 John Dylan “J.D.” Wilcox, 28, of Wabash, died 6:54 p.m., Friday, June 11, 2021, at his home. He was born on Sept. 11, 1992, in Wabash, to Shawn and Suzie Ellen (Marley) House.

J.D. was a graduate of Northfield High School.

He worked at SRT Aluminum Recovery in Wabash. J.D. enjoyed gaming, shooting pool, working, and spending time with his niece and nephew Masen and Dylan Mae. He is survived by his father, Shawn House of Wabash; sister, Deidre Ivy; nephew and niece, Masen Ivy and Dylan Mae Ivy, all of Kansas City, Mo.; grandmother, Paulette Marley of Pleasant Hill, Mo.; and several aunts and uncles. He was preceded in death by his mother, Suzie Ellen House; and his cousin, Joel Marley.

Family will receive friends 10-11 a.m. Thursday, June 17, at GrandstaffHentgen Funeral Service, Wabash.

Preferred memorial is J.D.’s family to help with expenses.

The memorial guest book for J.D. may be signed at www.grandstaffhentgen.com.

Dorothy May, 91 Enjoyed crafts July 23, 1929 – Jan. 30, 2021 Dorothy Marie Cripe (Purdy) May, 91, died Jan. 30, 2021.

A memorial celebration for Dorothy will be held June 19, 2021 at 3 p.m. at the New Hope United Church of Christ, Huntington.

Helen Murphy, 86 Former nurse April 20, 1935 – June 7, 2021 Helen Murphy, 86, Akron died June 7, 2021. She was born on April 20, 1935.

Her remembrance site is in the Ingram Ridge Cemetery of Ritchie County, West Virginia.

Arrangements by Hartzler Funeral Home, Akron.

Jack Baker, 83 Former teacher Nav. 19, 1937 – Nov. 21, 2020 Jack L. Baker, 83, North Manchester died Nov. 21, 2020.

A celebration of life will be June 19, 2021 with calling from 10-11 a.m, service beginning after calling at McKee Mortuary, North Manchester.

Carolyn Winegardner, 76, of Wabash, died 4:30 a.m., Wednesday, June 9, 2021, at her home. She was born on July 10, 1944, in Everett, Wash., to Donald Eugene and Dorothy (Dawes) Mattern.

Carolyn was a longtime member of the St. Matthews United Church of Christ and helped organize the Jerry Lewis Telethon, taught the teenage Sunday school class, organized many church social events, and sang in the choir. She was a current member of Bachelor Creek Church of Christ.

She enjoyed reading, working in the yard, and spending time with family and friends. She was God’s gift to her husband and family. Carolyn was known for her compassionate heart and leaves a legacy of love and faith in her Lord Jesus. She was often recognized for her life that exemplified the fruits of the Spirit, showing self-less care for others.

She is survived by her husband, Craig C. Winegardner of Wabash; three children, Jason (Michelle) Winegardner of Peru, Nathan (Jessica) Winegardner of Charlotte, N.C., and Sarah (Matthew) Graham of Warsaw; eight grandchildren, Olivia (Jesse) Harmeyer of Warsaw, Madison Winegardner, Caleb Winegardner, and Laci Winegardner, all of Peru, Margot Winegardner of Charlotte, N.C., Scotia Graham of Warsaw, Hattie Winegardner, and Birdie Winegardner, both of Charlotte, N.C. She was preceded in death by her father, Donald Eugene Mattern; mother, Dorothy (Dawes) Mattern; and brother, Larry Mattern.

Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m., Friday, June 18, 2021, at Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service, Wabash, with Solomon David officiating. Burial will be in Memorial Lawns Cemetery, Wabash. Friends may call 3-7 p.m., Thursday, at the funeral home.

Preferred memorial is Life Center of Wabash.

The memorial guest book for Carolyn may be signed at www.grandstaff-hentgen.com.

Betty Jean Roser, 90 Enjoyed antiques May 18, 1931 – June 8, 2021 Betty Jean Roser, 90, of North Manchester, died 11 p.m., Tuesday, June 8, 2021, at Miller’s Merry Manor West in Wabash. She was born on May 18, 1931, in North Manchester, to Dorsey and Eunice (Rautenkranz) Brandenburg.

Betty was a 1949 graduate of Chester High School, and a graduate of the International Business College in Fort Wayne. She married Philip “Dan” Roser Jr. in North Manchester on Nov. 22, 1952; he died Nov. 1, 2000. Betty worked in the admissions office at Manchester University for 45 years, retiring in 2014. She was a member of First Brethren Church in North Manchester and the Historical Society. She enjoyed antiques, basketball, and was an avid Manchester High School fan.

She is survived by three children, Mark E. (Carla) Roser of Wabash, Julie J. (Bill) Allen of Ossian, and Beth A. (Greg) Blatz of Wabash; seven grandchildren, Brad Roser of North Manchester, Keela (Jeremiah) Deaton of Whitewood, S.D., Kellie (Neil) Burton, Kristie Buck, and Kerry (Kelli) Allen, all of Ossian, Zachary Blatz of Indianapolis, and Autsin Blatz of Biloxi, Miss.; and ten great grandchildren, Kalib, Kamden, Kolton, Kowen, Callie, Kaylyn, Kyler, Paislee, Jozi, and Wyatt. She was also preceded in death by her parents, and her brother, Bill Brandenburg.

Graveside services and burial will be in Oaklawn Cemetery, North Manchester with Pastor Kurt Stout officiating. Calling was Tuesday, at Grandstaff-Hentgen Bender Chapel, North Manchester.

Preferred memorial is Alzheimer’s Association.

The memorial guest book for Betty may be signed at www.grandstaff-hentgen.com.

Roy Stephens, 84 Enjoyed fishing Nov. 1, 1936 – June 8, 2021

Roy Mitchell Stephens, 84, of Wabash, died at 2:40 p.m., Tuesday, June 8, 2021, at his home. He was born on Nov. 1, 1936, in Lackey, Ky., to Gaylord and Maudie (Smith) Stephens.

Roy married Mary Gibson in Wabash on Jan. 2, 1988. He worked at Celotex Corporation in Lagro, retiring after 43 years. Roy was affiliated with the Southside Free Will Baptist Church. He enjoyed fishing, squirrel hunting, and sitting on the front porch in his rocking chair.

He is survived by his wife Mary Stephens of Wabash; seven children, James “Jim” Stephens of Wabash, Brenda (Dave) Jackson of Urbana, Theresa (Joel) Dossen of Huntington, T. Scott Gibson of Wabash, Ervin (Krista) Nickels of Huntington, Michael Nickels of Kingsport, Tenn., and Shannon (Brooke) Summey of Bonita Springs, Fla.; 18 grandchildren, 11 great grandchildren; sister, Phyllis Hill of Wabash; two brothers, Bobby Stephens of Wabash, and Roger (April) Stephens of Battle Creek, Mich.; and his special caregivers, Anna Branson and Tina Eakright, both of Wabash. He was preceded in death by his parents; daughter, Cherlyn Rider; brother, Jerome Stephens; and two sisters, Virginia “Jenny” Webb and Shelby Jean Stephens.

Funeral services and calling were Saturday, June 12, 2021, at Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service, Wabash, with Tim Webb officiating. Burial was in Memorial Lawns Cemetery, Wabash.

Preferred memorial is Alzheimer’s Association.

The memorial guest book for Roy may be signed at www.grandstaff-hentgen.com.

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James Santoro, 62

Larry Brewer Sr., 71

Enjoyed RC cars

Former truck driver

Feb. 26, 1959 – June 8, 2021

June 10, 1950 – June 12, 2021

James Anthony Santoro, 62, of Roann, passed away at 2 p.m., Tuesday, June 8, 2021, at his home in Roann. He was born on Feb. 26, 1959, in Evergreen Park, Ill., to James Anthony Santoro and Mary Ann (Barker) Lee. James worked as a manager at Walmart.

Family was first in James’ life, he also enjoyed RC cars, guitars, mobster movies, the Beatles, fishing, video games, and wrestling.

He is survived by his loving partner, April Housman of Roann; five children, James Anthony (Aundrea) Santoro Jr. of Crawfordsville, Sabrina (Kenneth) Hopman of Galveston, Tyler (Elizabeth) Dunlap of Fort Wayne, Grayson Hebein, and Gino Housman, both of Roann; nine grandchildren, Jayde Santoro, Jacob Santoro, Isabelle Santoro, Aidyn Ellingwood, Markus Hopman, Ryan Hopman, Sandra Hopman, Alex Dunlap, and Theodore Dunlap; brothers and sisters, Anthony James (Marshelle) Santoro of New Lenox, Ill., Mary Ellen McMahon of Wabash, Ronald James (Terri) Santoro of Orland Park, Ill., Ricky Santoro of Chicago, Ill., and Tanya (Paul) Panush of Plymouth, Ill.; and several nieces and nephews. He was also preceded in death by a daughter, Samantha Hebein; brother, Billy Lee; and his sister, Samantha Lee. Funeral services and calling were Tuesday, June 15, 2021, at Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service, Roann, with Pastor J.P. Freeman officiating. Burial is in Roann Community Cemetery, Roann. Preferred memorial is to the family for expenses.

The memorial guest book for James may be signed at www.grandstaff-hentgen.com.

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Larry A. Brewer, Sr., 71, of Wabash, died Saturday, June 12, 2021, at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne.

He was born June 10, 1950, in Wabash, to Flavius and Naomi (Arbuckle) Brewer.

Larry was 1969 Peru High School graduate. He married Karen S. Thompson in Fort Wayne on Dec. 31, 1974.

Larry was a truck driver 48 years, drove for Pierceton Trucking several years, and co-owned, along with his wife Karen, Larry Brewer Catering.

He was a member of Bachelor Creek Church of Christ, taught the 6th Grade Sunday School class for 11 years, and was the church custodian several years.

Larry was a charter member of the Richvalley Lions Club and a former member of the Noble Township Volunteer Fire Department. He was a collector of Oliver Farm Equipment.

He is survived by his wife, Karen S. Brewer of Wabash; three children, Larry A. (Caroline) Brewer, Jr. of Tecumseh, Mich., Angela M. Aldrich of Indianapolis, and William F. (Tiffany) Brewer of Wabash; six grandchildren, Tom Aldrich of Indianapolis, William D. Brewer, Kaitlyn Brewer, and Kylie Brewer, all of Wabash, Trent Brewer and Sibilla Brewer, both of Tecumseh.

He was preceded in death by his parents and two sisters, Doris Jean Brewer and Joyce Ann Brewer.

Funeral services will be 10 a.m., Saturday, June 19, 2021, at Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service, Wabash, with David Stokes officiating. Friends may call 3-7 p.m. Friday, at the funeral home.

Burial will be in Memorial Lawns Cemetery, Wabash, at a later date.

Preferred memorial is Noble Township Volunteer Fire Department.

The memorial guest book for Larry may be signed at www.grandstaff-hentgen.com.

It’s not too early to be thinking about your Independence Day weekend. Roann is going to have their usual celebration with the town having rummage sales on Friday and Saturday, July 2nd and 3rd.

Saturday will be breakfast in the Roann Covered bridge sponsored by the Bridge Association and The Roann First Brethren Church from 7:00am to 10:00am. Antique tractor pulls also on Saturday starts at 10:00 am with weigh in at 9:00am at the pull field. Roann Lions Club on Saturday the 3rd at 5:30 pm will have a horse pull also at the pull field. Fireworks will then be held at dusk.

RCH MAIN Street will have their annual public meeting on Tuesday, June 15, 2021. The meeting is at 6:30pm in the Roann Town Hall.

Join us for updates on plans for downtown improvements.

WALK BY Faith Community Church is having a Roann Community VBS on June 14-17 for kids from Pre-K to 5th

grade from 6:007:30pm. You can register your kids online at vbsmate.com/events/ WalkbyFaith/19919.

THE SUMMER Lunch Program started on June 7 from 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. for children up to 18

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Independence Day weekend plans in the works for Roann Ann Me Ann Meyer yer 765-833-2614 meyerann@ centurylink.net

years old at the Roann United Methodist Church.

Lunches will be passed out on Monday (lunches for two days), Wednesday (lunches for two days), and Friday (lunch for one day).

ROANN UNITED Methodist Church will have guest speakers, Will and Amber Deed, missionaries to Guatemala for the June 20 service. We invite you to worship in person or on Facebook at 9 a.m.

UPCOMING DATES: June – Summer Lunch Program, 11:30am12:30pm, Roann Methodist Church; June 14-17 – VBS Walk by Faith Community Church, 6-7:30 p.m.; June 15 – RCH Main Street public meeting, 6:30 p.m., Town Hall; June 16 – Food Pantry at the Roann Town Hall 2-4 p.m.; July 3 – Fireworks at dusk.

CONTINUE PRAYING for Laura Everill (Alice Eller and Kathie Grandstaff niece), Becky Welsh,

Sherry Hill, Kraig Barker, Lowell Burrus, Betty Boyer, Coy Eads (grandson of Roger and Debbie Cook) and our country. Stay safe and stay healthy. God bless you all.

OUR THOUGHTS and prayers go out to the family and friends of Nokie Vigar on her passing.

Our condolences to you.

CELEBRATING ANNIVERSARIES: June 16 – Mr. & Mrs. Levi Summers and Mr. & Mrs. Perry Wagner; June 17 - Mr. & Mrs. Justin Vigar; June 18 – Mr. & Mrs. Joe Krom; June 20 – Mr. & Mrs. Kenneth Donaldson; June 21 – Mr. & Mrs. Phillip Draper; June 22 – Mr. & Mrs. James Kendall.

CELEBRATING BIRTHDAYS: June 16 – Jenna Krom; June 18 – Ashton Allen; June 20 - Ty Baer; June 21 – Amanda Vigar and

Nancy Fearnow; June 22 – Sue Bennett.

PASTOR MACE: Anxious thoughts can be so hard to deal with. We want, want now, want it our way in our time, and we think it will solve all our problems and fears. We feel forgotten as if no one cares and are willing to help pull us out of the pit of despair.

Feeling forgotten, we sense our aloneness.

We on one hand want to be left alone, yet realize the loneliness of life when no one seems to care. We become sad in our soul and it seems nothing can be done to bring us out of the sorrow we are facing.

We struggle with our failures and the attack of those who delight in our situation. It is as if they want us to fail and they are seeking success in bringing us down.

What do we when we find ourselves

with these anxious thoughts? Can we pull ourselves out of the pit we find ourselves in? Do we have the means to overcome the thoughts and sorrow we face?

Who do we seek to help with our situation that will be kind enough to see us succeed in this life and find the happiness we are searching for?

The Psalmist in Psalm 13 tells us to consider the Lord God almighty who is able to answer our prayers for help. God is able to transform our heart in the midst of trouble and hardship. God is the only source of true happiness and contentment. We ask the Lord to light our eyes lest we sleep the sleep of death. We sense the over whelming emotions and thoughts that seem hopeless. We sense opposition circling around us to our demise and rejoice in

our being shaken. In times like this, we need more than a big brother and the means to escape.

The Lord is the source of our trust.

When we trust in the Lord with all our heart and lean not in our own understanding. As we acknowledge him, he will make our ways plain and clear. We need a firm footing on the slope of devastation.

We seek guidance at the fork in the road.

Comfort is the strength that carries us through when we don’t think we can go another step. God’s love is to be trusted for it never fails and is our rock that we hold on to in the storms of life.

Anchor yourself in the love of God. As we trust God to walk us through, we find joy which is the inner peace that surpasses all understanding.

Our heart begins to rejoice in God doing

His work which leads us to having a melody in our heart. Our weary hearts begin to find the song of joy that helps our minds to refocus. Problems can look so intimidating. But if God is for you, who can be against you because he has dealt bountifully with us. His care for our lives and our family is what keeps us walking with Him. God loves you so much and is drawing near you and in your storm will not only give you a way of escape but will give you life abundantly.

What or who are you focused on in your time of need?

The things of this world will not bring contentment and joy.

The things of the earth are fading away.

But God, who is the same yesterday and today, will keep His promises to give you Continued on Page 23

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Police and fire reports

Wabash County Sheriff ’s Department Accidents June 4 At 11:35 p.m., a vehicle driven by Elmer R. Cornett, 53, Kokomo collided with a fence at 150 Whites Drive.

June 5 At 9:55 p.m., a vehicle driven by Joseph H. Watson, 25, Huntington collided with a deer on U.S. 24 near State Road 524.

June 6 At 11:02 a.m., a vehicle driven by Eugene R. Farmer, 64, LaFontaine collided with a deer on State Road 124 near County Road 400 West.

At 8:40 p.m., a vehicle driven by David L. Hollenback, 78, Roann collided with a vehicle driven by Macayla N. Brock, 17 Roann on County Road 700 West near County Road 400 North.

June 7 At 5:15 a.m., a vehicle driven by Roberto A. Villaseca, 27, Huntington ran off the road on County Road 1100 North near County Road 300 East.

At 10:58 a.m., a vehicle driven by Alliahnah P. Lopez, Wabash ran off the road on Old State Road 15 near Bailey Road.

June 8 At 9:30 a.m., a vehicle driven by Rachelle L. Houchin, 70, Roann collided with a deer on County Road 800 West near County Road 800 North.

June 10

At 5:50 a.m., a vehicle driven by Dustin A. Boyd, 27, Wabash collided with a deer on County Road 500 East near County Road 300 North.

June 10 At 5:56 a.m., a vehicle driven by Janet R. Bean, 54, Peru collided with a deer on State Road 124 near County Road 300 West.

At 3:48 p.m., a vehicle driven by Shirley A. Purdy, 87, Roann collided with a vehicle driven by Caleigh K. Holmes, 20, Wabash on Chippewa Drive near Pike Street.

June 11 At 4:29 p.m., a vehicle driven by David K. Selemani, 30, Dallas, Texas ran off the road on County Road 500 East near County Road 700 North.

At 9 p.m., a vehicle driven by Raegan A. Holland, 18, Marion collided with a parked vehicle at 8305 County Road 650 West.

North Manchester Citations June 4 Joseph M. Mattingly, 29, Indianapolis cited for speed.

June 10 11:37 a.m., John T. King, 23, Indianapolis cited for speed.

Arrests June 4 Gilberto G. Ramirez, 32, arrested on a warrant for failure to appear for a charge of driving without a license.

Steven W. Brown,

25, North Manchester arrested on a warrant for driving while suspended.

Shadow R. Shepherd, 28, Liberty Mills arrested for possession of marijuana and possession of methamphetamine.

June 12, 2021 Brent M. Evans, 37, Laketon arrested on warrants for driving while suspended and a hit and run.

Accidents June 11 At 11:42 a.m., a vehicle driven by Alexis M. Crawford, 20, Angola collided with a vehicle driven by Tara L. Vogel, 60, North Manchester in the 1100 block of North Wayne Street.

Crawford Was cited for improper passing.

Fire June 4 3:51 p.m., State Road 13 near Beckley Street for a vehicle fire.

June 5 11:40 a.m., 400 block of West 7th Street for an alarm.

9:36 p.m., 300 block of Fellowship Drive for medical assist.

June 6 11:58 a.m., 800 block of Crestview Drive for medical assist.

6:50 p.m., 100 block of South Merkle Street for medical assist.

9:44 p.m., Main and Market Streets for a fire.

June 7 12:05 a.m., 1500 block of Hillcrest Drive for medical assist.

10:43 a.m., 500 block

Tip leads to arrest on gun, drug charges On June 3, a concerned Wabash citizen alerted police to suspicious activity near the intersection of Cass and Sinclair Streets.

According to Capt.

Matt Benson, the Wabash Police Department Public Information Officer: WPD patrolman Colin Gouveia arrived on scene and located the reported suspicious person sitting in his vehicle.

Gouveia alleges that while speaking with the subject he detected an odor of marijuana coming from the vehicle.

A subsequent

search of the vehicle led to the arrest of James M. Ulibarri, 26 years of age, Denver, Colo.

Gouveia reported he located handgun in the vehicle, which was reported stolen from Colorado.

Ulibarri was held on a 72-hour hold in Wabash County Jail.

County Prosecutor William Hartley Jr. filed formal charges in Wabash Circuit Court of Possession of Methamphetamine, a Class 5 felony; Possession of Marijuana, a Class B misdemeanor; Carrying a Handgun

Without a License, a Class A misdemeanor; and Theft of a Firearm, a Class 6 felony.

Marion attorney Craig Persinger was appointed as Ulibarri’s counsel.

Judge Robert McCallen III set a surety bond at $50,000, with a $250 cash bond.

A jury trial was scheduled for Nov. 1617 in Wabash Circuit Court.

Benson urged alert citizens of Wabash to report any suspicious activity in their neighborhood.

of North Wayne Street for medical assist.

9:14 a.m., 600 block of East College Avenue for an alarm.

June 8 5:31 p.m., 300 block of Fellowship Drive for medical assist.

June 9 1:21 a.m., 900 block of Hanley Road for medical assist.

10:51 a.m., 300 block of Fellowship Drive for medical assist.

4:03 p.m., 1100 block of North Wayne Street for medical assist.

7:32 pm., 600 block of East College Avenue for medical assist.

9:19 p.m., 300 block of South First Street for medical assist.

9:41 p.m., 400 block of West 7th Street for an alarm.

Land Transfers John Hines to Leah Hines, quitclaim deed.

TLCJJB LLC to Matthew J. Martin, quitclaim deed.

Elizabeth G. Smith and Junice A. Glasspoole to Eric C. Sears, warranty deed.

Charles R. Allen, Jeanette K. McClure and Jeanette K. Allen to Darell E. Watson and Judy Watson, warranty deed.

William Michael Steed and Sylvia C. W. Steed to Nicholas S. Hamilton and Elizabeth G. Smith, warranty deed.

Cynthia Daniel Martinec, Betty J. Daniel and Thoas N. Daiel to Kenneth M.

Reigard and Michelle D. Reigard, personal deed.

Dennis D. Cochran to Andrew D. Cochran, quitclaim deed.

Robert L. Thompson to Thomas W. walker and Cass D. Walker, warranty deed.

Henry L. Jackson and Marcia E. Jackson to Kyle R. Jackson and Jill R. Jackson, quitclaim deed.

Jesse D. Stranfe to Bott Farm LLC, warranty deed.

Wabash Castings Real Estate Holdings LLC and Harvey Acquisition II LLC to Wabash Castings LLC, warranty deed.

Margaret E. King to Richard A. Gordon and Caitlyn M. Gordon, warranty deed.

Paul R. Smith, Linda K. Smith and Ben B. Smkith to Alex R. Nicoll, warranty deed.

Alex R. Nicoll to Alex R. Nicoll and Randi M. Nicoll, quitclaim deed.

Terry L. Hudson, Debra L. Hudson, Jordan E. Hudson, Elda A. Hudson and Jordan A. Hudson to Jerry Cruser and Carolyn Cruser, warranty deed.

Frieda M. Warren and Ronnie D. Warren to Conner Hobbs, warranty deed.

Leon D. Evans and Wynona K. Evans to Emily A. Hughes, warranty deed.

Frieda M. Warren

and Ronnie D. Warren to Conner Hobbs, warranty deed.

Christy R. Brower to Nick W. Brubaker and Joanna Brubaker, warranty deed.

Kimberly Seibold to Steven W. Clark and Amy L. Clark, warranty deed.

H i s t o r i c L a n d m a r k s Foundation of Indiana Inc. to Andrew William Bain and Brittany Lee Bain, warranty deed.

Lacey J. Gamsby to Kimberly Seibold, warranty deed.

Jacob E. Shepherd to Hidden Diamond Homes, LLC, warranty deed.

Kenneth J. Working to Drew Bender and Hannah Bender, warranty deed.

Roger L. Hundley and Barbara A. Hundley to Eleanor A. Beale, warranty deed.

B u z z o n a Investments Two LLC to Alonzo E. Villarreal and Amber Lee Villarreal warranty deed.

Donald E. Null and Rebecca K. Null to Joshua Hawn and Jessica Hawn, warranty deed.

Becky Sue Elliott to Kelly R. Elliott, Todd J. Elliott and Becky Sue Elliott, quitclaim deed.

David C. Gleason and Jeannine M. Gleason to David C. Gleason, Jeannine M. Gleason and The Gleason Family Revocable Living Trust, quitclaim deed.

Randal J. Titus to

Mary Elizabeth Downey, quitclaim deed.

Mary Elizabeth Downey to Randal J. Titus and Kimberly A. Titus, quitclaim deed.

Timothy W. Quinn to Susan Hinojosa, quitclaim deed.

Trudy K. Walker and Stanford L. Hamilton to Mari Kae Owens and Trudy K. Walker, quitclaim deed.

John H. Reinoehl and Georgia Kay Reinoehl to Braxtin L. Wilson and Brooklyn S. Howard, warranty deed.

Marriage License Callie Michelle Monce, 26 and Tyler Michael Baker, 28.

Scott Alen Failor, 49 and Jennifer Lynn Thompson, 37.

Braxtin Leevi Wilson, 23 and Brooklyn Sage Howard, 22.

Delayne Blayre Gentry, 23 and Zachary Thomas Ball, 22.

Building Permits For the week of June 6, the Wabash County Plan Commission issued the following building permits: Robert L. Jacobs Jr. for utility building.

Dorothy Willett for garage.

JB Farmland Holdings for pole building.

Albert Lee Necessary for utility building.

Joshua and Emily Weaver for pole building.

David Terflinger for a new home.

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Ruoff opens office in Wabash

By Joseph Slacian jslacian@thepaperofwabash.com The ribbon was cut Thursday afternoon on Wabash’s office of Ruoff Mortgage.

The business is located in 1146-A N. Cass St., in the Shoppers Mart.

Jennifer Meyer, along with Ruoff ’s Chief Lending Officer Clint Morgan, will oversee operations in the Wabash office.

“One of the biggest challenges we face in the community is housing,” Keith Gillenwater, President and CEO of Grow Wabash County, said during a brief ceremony. “So, having a housing service provider that can come in and help people get into a home is awesome.

“As we grow and more families are moving into Wabash and people are building their lives, people like Jennifer are more important than ever to help those families.”

He thanked the company for its investment in the county.

Mayor Scott Long also welcomed the business to the city.

“We’ve been working on some housing

additions for four years, now, and we’re getting ready, hopefully, to build a boatload of houses, so it’s going to be vitally important,” he said of the business.

Meyer, who has been in the financial industry for 17 years, said she “I’m just thankful for this opportunity, and I’m glad to be a part of the Ruoff team.”

Ruoff Mortgage is a full-service residential mortgage company with 70+ locations throughout the Midwest and originates in 45 states through their online consumer direct division. They have been ranked on the Inc. 5000 Fastest Growing Companies in America list for eight consecutive years and have appeared in the Top 100 Mortgage Companies in America and Top Mortgage Employer lists by several industry publications.

The 37-year-old company, owned by president & CEO, Mark K. Music, has seen explosive revenue and loan volume growth not only over the past year, but has been exponentially evolving into a lending powerhouse over the past several

Jr. Leaders get trailer Members of the Wabash County 4-H Junior Leaders have announced that they have been fully funded for their new concession stand project that has been in the works for almost two years.

The club will use the concession trailer for many different fundraising events throughout the year such as street fairs, festivals, First Friday in Downtown Wabash and the Wabash County 4-H Fair.

“Our club was able to raise approximately $31,000,” said Blake Houston, president of Wabash County 4-H Junior Leaders. “This is more than we ever thought was possible and we are incredibly thankful for each and every person who gave us donations, bought food from us at the Wabash County 4H Fair, or came to one of our fish and tenderloin fries.”

The club raised more funds than needed, allowing the purchase of additional

appliances to the trailer to help with efficient operation.

The 8.5-foot by 20 foot concession trailer will have a fully loaded kitchen, including a four-burner range with oven, flat top grill, steam table, single door refrigerator and freezer, three basin sink along with a handwashing sink, lower and overhead cabinetry, and commercial kitchen hood along with a fire suppression system.

A ribbon cutting ceremony will unveil the new trailer on Thursday, June 17, at 4:30 p.m. on Washington Street in downtown Lagro during the Lagro Good Ole Days festival.

Also, that night, members of the Wabash County 4-H Junior Leaders will offer a pulled pork dinner from 5-7 p.m. with sides of baked beans, coleslaw, and a bottle of water for $10.

Other concession items will also be available.

years.

The company generated $356 million in revenue in 2020, which was up $215 million year over year. Those gains were on top of a 20122019 streak of eight consecutive appearances on the INC 500|5000 Fastest Growing Companies in America list.

Financial results from CY2020 have the company poised to

see the streak extended as it expects to make a ninth appearance on the illustrious list.

The full- service residential mortgage lender saw loan volume double as they assisted more than 30,000 individuals and families achieve their homeownership goals. Total loan volume for the year came in at $5.6 billion.

Jennifer Meyer cuts the ribbon at the new Ruoff Mortgage office in Wabash. Photo by Joseph Slacian

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21 teams compete in WACC-Y Golf outing

Series opens:

Members of the band He Said She Said (top photo) perform on June 10 during the first concert of the 2021 Honeywell Summer Plaza Music Series.

Among those in the audience was a woman (right photo) who performed with a hula hoop throughout much of the concert. The series continues on Thursday, June 17, Chris Worth performs on the Honeywell Plaza. Music begins at 5 p.m. The Plaza Grill will be open for food and beverages. Photos by Joseph Slacian

CASA to sponsor 2021 Back to School Bash Wabash County CASA is hosting the annual Back To School Bash for all Wabash County children on Aug. 7 at Wabash High School.

The event will be from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Families should call CASA, 260-5690533, to register.

There are no eligibility requirements except that the child or children live in Wabash County.

CASA will be teaming up with many community partners.

Lighthouse Mission will give away clothing, The Access will give backpacks and school supplies, the Sherriff ’s office will give fingerprint kits, others will be doing back to school shots, haircuts, and more.

North Manchester Rental will even have their bouncy house there!

The group served 287 families in 2019 and officials look forward to being able to assist as many or more this year.

The goal is to have a day where child related programs can unite in one spot for the day so families can take advantage of “one stop shopping.”

Local organizations that have a family program and would like a table at the Back to School Bash, would like to help out with the event or

would like to donate please contact CASA. All donations will go directly to purchasing new socks and underwear for the children.

Grow Wabash County hosted its annual WACC-Y Golf outing at the Honeywell Public Golf Course on Wednesday, June 9.

After the cancellation of the 2020 outing, the green was filled with golfers, sponsors and investors ready for a good time!

On Wednesday afternoon, 21 teams teed off across the course at 1 p.m. With close to a dozen volunteers and hole sponsors, almost every hole had something fun to offer.

The ever-popular Golf Ball Cannon made its heroic return at the 18 hole, elevating game-play even more. Lunch was provided to all participants, volunteers and sponsors thanks to Food Sponsor, Miller’s Merry Manor.

The Wings Etc. team were victorious as the 2021 WACCY Golf Grand Champion with a score of 47, and took home the 2021 WACCY Grand Championship belt, a Weber Grill donated

by Do It Best Wabash Hardware and a whole package of

other prizes. Second and third place in the outing were won by the two teams from Gaunt & Son Asphalt which awarded them goods and prizes including $100 in gift cards donated by the Honeywell Foundation.

Other contestants took home their own prize packs filled with goodies from many Grow Wabash County Investors. for winning the Longest Putt, Closest to the Pin, Longest Drive (Men’s), and Longest drive (Women’s). Al Grossnikle, part of the Miller’s Merry Manor team, took home over $100 for winning the Putting

Green Contest.

WACCY Golf Committee members for the 2021 event include: Jami Bartel, Miller’s Merry Manor; Kaye Krom, Owens CorningThermafiber; Gary Larson, Ford Meter Box; Mel Thomas, Honeywell Golf Course; Rachel Olsen, Heartland REMC; Paul McCann, Red Earth CPA; and the Grow Wabash County staff.

Grow Wabash County would like to extend a special thank you to the sponsors of this year’s event.

Team & Hole Sponsors - Kalenborn Abresist Corporation,

State of Indiana, Anytime Fitness, City of Wabash, Intrasect Technologies, Hole-in-One Sponsor - Heartland REMC Drink Cart Sponsors Wings Etc., INGUARD Food Sponsor Miller’s Merry Manor Putting Green Contest Sponsor Kalenborn Abresist Corporation Hole Sponsors Barnes & Thornburg LLP, Brandt’s HarleyDavidson, POET Biorefining, AgVenture McKillip Seeds, Inc., Beacon Credit Union, Brady Benefits & Associates, LLC,

Edward Jones – Office of Wayne Denger, Flagstar Bank, G6 Communications LLC, Halderman Real Estate and Farm Management, Purdue Extension, Rea Logan & Co. LLC, Freedom Academy, Crossroads Bank Scoreboard Sponsors - Crossroads Bank, Living Essentials Beach Sponsor Owens Corning – Thermafiber, Inc. Golf Cart Sponsor TWN Communications Golf Ball Cannon Sponsor - MPS Egg Farms

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Emmanuel Christian students receive honors

Officials at Emmanuel Christian School have announced perfect attendance, honor rolls and principal’s list for the fourth nine weeks, second semester and end of yearof the 2020-21 school year.

Fourth Nine Weeks Perfect Attendance: 1st Grade: Laina Dyson, Rhagan Kelley, Cole Unger, Levi Young 2nd Grade: Logan Long 3rd Grade: Barrett Benzinger, Brenden Draper, Bria Fleck, Colton Young 4th Grade: Alaina Kinsey 6th Grade: Devin Huston, Brenen Swisher 9th Grade: Danielle Reahard 10th Grade: Japheth Niccum All A Honor Roll: 1st Grade: Laina Dyson, Cole Unger, Levi Young 2nd Grade: Braelyn Blackburn, Adalyn Carver 3rd Grade: Brenden Draper, Colton Young 4th Grade: Alaina Kinsey 5th Grade: Anniston Cooper, Alison Niccum, Emma Smelser 6th Grade:

Zion McKnight, Brenen Swisher, Evelyn Walden A & B Honor Roll: 1st Grade: Cambree Hawkins, Rhagan Kelley, Ryleigh Nordman, 2nd Grade: Logan Long 3rd Grade: Barrett Benzinger, Andi Funfsinn, Chamberlain Hawkins, Noah Kelley, Gabriel West, Olivia Willis 4th Grade: Zander McKnight, Sarah Smelser 6th Grade: Carter Hull, Carter Miller Jr./Sr. High Principal’s List: 7th Grade: Jessie Kirtlan, Levi Smelser 8th Grade: Addison Kinsey, Zaney McKnight, Dylan Stensland 9th Grade: Erin Daniel, Haley Miller 10th Grade: Zoey McKnight, Japheth Niccum, Paige Ritzema, Isaac Smelser 11th Grade: Raelyn Coyne, Riley Miller Jr./Sr. Honor Roll: 7th Grade: Lindsey Pope 8th Grade: Destin Cunningham 9th Grade: Emma Dyson, Danielle Reahard 10th Grade:

Destini Goracke 11th Grade: Josh Beachler, Ethan Dyson 12th Grade: Dalene Goracke Second Semester Perfect Attendance: 1st Grade: Cole Unger, Levi Young 2nd Grade: Logan Long 3rd Grade: Brenden Draper, Bria Fleck, Colton Young 4th Grade: Alaina Kinsey 9th Grade: Danielle Reahard 10th Grade: Japheth Niccum All A Honor Roll: 1st Grade: Laina Dyson, Cole Unger, Levi Young 2nd Grade: Braelyn Blackburn, Adalyn Carver 3rd Grade: Brenden Draper, Chamberlain, Colton Young 4th Grade: Alaina Kinsey, Zander McKnight, Sarah Smelser 5th Grade: Anniston Cooper, Alison Niccum, Emma Smelser 6th Grade: Zion McKnight, Brenen Swisher, Evelyn Waldon A & B Honor Roll: 1st Grade: Cambree Hawkins, Rhagan Kelley, Ryliegh Nordman; 2nd Grade: Logan Long 3rd

Southwood announces honor roll

Officials at Southwood Jr.-Sr. High School recently announced the honor roll for the fourth quarter of the 20202021 school year.

‘All A’ Honor Roll Grade 7: Sylvia Bakehorn, Colleen Boardman, Griffin Chambers, Hailey Collins, Cooper Drake, Owen Enyeart, Malia Mahan, Ivan Ranck, Natalie Sutphin, Lilah Vandermark Grade 8: Quinn Claussen, Grace Drake, Courtney Finney, Zoey Gaylourd, Rowan Goodpasture, Averi Haecker, Mason Hipskind, Daedric Kaehr, Gabriel Mealy, Keaton Metzger, Lucy Vandermark Grade 9: Emma Adams, Randall Boone, Carrie Collins, Liliauna Combs, Libee Price, Micah Smith, Shyanne Stout, Noah Veals Grade 10: Elise Adams, Bryn Mealy, Katelyn Ranck, Kyle Smith, Dakota Wilson, Alaina Winer Grade 11: Joseph Bland, Mya Denney, Madison Hipskind, Haley Lanning, Bailey Wyatt

Grade 12: Maggie Ball, Emily Devore, Natalie Haycraft, Connor Rich, Braden Sweet ‘A/B’ Honor Roll Grade 7: Isabelle Ashba, Naomi Davis, Mylah Dillon, Keaton Frieden, Mazie Ghrist, Brody Height, Nolan Hiner, Danika Holbrook, Coan Holloway, Fritz Kirk, Rachel Lawson, Emily Lochard, Maddox Marshall, Victor Mondragon, Logan Moore, Payton Nelson, Ryan Nelson, Autumn Rasmussen, Wyatt Smith, Olivia Snow, Sophia Temple, Bryce Wilcox Grade 8: Luke Andrews, Audrey Ball, Elijah Boone, Aaliyah Bussard, Taylor Cavins, Cherish Dillon, Hannah Garrison, Isabella Knote, Hope Niccum, Morgan Powell, Makenna Snow, Duke Sparks, Lydia Topliff, Ian Vanderpool, Ryley Wilcox, Audri Winer Grade 9: Audrey Amos, Macy Barney, Ashley Benavidez, Casey Boardman, Madis-Anne Culver, Derek Deeter, Jaret Denney, Abigail Guyer, Allie Haecker, Logan Hiner, Hayden

Jones, Ethan Lochard, Kaylee Nelson, Kalen Parke, Bryce Rigney, Izabielle Wagoner, Will Winer, Caleb Wyatt Grade 10: Abigail Campbell, Ella Haupert, Zebadiah Herring, Allianah Lopez, Dylan Stout, Aleia Sweet, Jack Trudell, Anthony Veals Grade 11: Rylee Barney, Maddison Hunter, Beau Kendall, Makenlie Lambert, Stephen Madaris, Marissa Metzger, Jared Richards, Trista Roser, Adam Seacott, Brayden Smith, Ashton Steel, Alison Swain, Amelia Sweet, Kloe Teulker, Tyler Whitesel Grade 12: Logan Barley, Thomas Charles, Skyler Claussen, Olivia Cummins, Isabel Davis, Aaliyah Douglass, Jack Guyer, Tristin Hayslett, Monica Hobson, Marissa Jones, Homero Lopez, Erin McGouldrick, Kylie Ray, Shantel ReecerCrabtree, Zachary Roudebush, Madison Snyder, Elijah Sutton, Breklynne Swisher, Paige Wood, Mason Yentes

Grade: Barrett Benzinger, Andi Funfsinn, Gavin Moore, Gabriel West, Olivia Willis 6th Grade: Carter Hull, Carter Miller, Devin Huston Jr./Sr. Principal’s List: 7th Grade: Jessie Kirtlan, Levi Smelser 8th Grade: Addison Kinsey, Zaney McKnight, Dylan Stensland 9th Grade: Erin Daniel, Haley Miller 10th Grade: Zoey McKnight, Japheth Niccum, Paige Ritzema, Isaac Smelser 11th Grade: Raelyn Coyne, Riley Miller Jr./Sr. Honor Roll: 7th Grade: Lindsey

Pope 8th Grade: Destin Cunningham 9th Grade: Emma Dyson, Danielle Reahard 10th Grade: Destini Goracke 11th Grade: Josh Beachler, Ethan Dyson 12th Grade: Dalene Goracke End of Year Perfect Attendance: 1st Grade: Cole Unger, Levi Young 2nd Grade: Logan Long 3rd Grade: Brenden Draper 9th Grade: Danielle Reahard 10th Grade: Japheth Niccum All A Honor Roll: 1st Grade: Laina Dyson, Levi Young 3rd Grade: Brenden Draper, Chamberlain Hawkins, Colton

Young 4th Grade: Alaina Kinsey, Zander McKnight, Sarah Smelser 5th Grade: Anniston Cooper, Alison Niccum, Emma Smelser 6th Grade: Zion McKnight, Brenen Swisher A & B Honor Roll: 1st Grade: Cambree Hawkins, Rhagan Kelley, Ryleigh Nordman, Cole Unger 2nd Grade: Braelyn Blackburn, Adalyn Carver, Logan Long 3rd Grade: Barrett Benzinger, Andi Funfsinn, Gavin Moore, Olivia Willis 6th Grade: Carter Hull Jr./Sr. High Principal’s List: 7th

Grade: Jessie Kirtlan, Levi Smelser, 8th Grade: Addison Kinsey, Zaney McKnight, Dylan Stensland 9th Grade: Erin Daniel, Haley Miller 10th Grade: Zoey McKnight, Japheth Niccum, Paige Ritzema, Isaac Smelser 11th Grade: Raelyn Coyne, Riley Miller Jr./Sr. Honor Roll: 7th Grade: Lindsey Pope 8th Grade: Destin Cunningham 9th Grade: Emma Dyson, Danielle Reahard 10th Grade: Destini Goracke 11th Grade: Josh Beachler, Ethan Dyson 12th Grade: Dalene Goracke

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Tri Kappa chapter awards scholarships

Mr. & Mrs. Ronald Laudenschlager

Mr. & Mrs. Ronald Laudenschlager

Ronald and Nancy (VanGilder) Laudenschlager of Peru will celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary on June 25.

They were wed in Hayesville, Ohio, by Dr. Rev. Richard Gottier.

They are the parents of Dave and Di (Wellington), Walton; Mark and Anita (Engel), Peru; James (deceased) and Shirley (Stout), Kokomo; Ruth and Troy (Caldwell), Kokomo; Dan and Carmen (Ferguson), Fishers.

They also have 11 grandchildren with five married, one engaged and eight great-grandchildren with another on the way.

Laudenschlager is a retired elementary school teacher from Wabash City Schools and from pastoring several Indiana First Brethren churches.

Mrs. Laudenschlager worked severn years as a secretary to the Ashland County School superintendent, and retired as Wabash County Deputy Auditor.

A family celebration took place at their home on May 30. An open house will take place in early August in Ashland, Ohio, with Mrs. Laudenschlager’s sister and her husband, who will also be celebrating their 60th wedding anniversary.

Salamonie to host lunch The monthly Salamonie Senior Luncheon will be at noon on Monday, July 5, at the Salamonie Lake Interpretive Center. Anyone age 50 or older is welcome to attend.

Join Caroline Everidge, Extension Educator with Huntington County Purdue Extension, as she gives tips and tricks on “Safety from Scams.”

The program begins with a carry-in meal at noon. Guests should bring a side dish to share, a beverage and their own table service. The main dish is provided by Friends of the Upper Wabash Interpretive Services. A $1 donation will be accepted to help defray costs.

Seating is limited. Reservations may be made by calling 260-468-2127.

Upper Wabash Interpretive Services is located at 3691 New Holland Road, Andrews, 46702.

GOOD WORDS . . .

How do you know if someone needs encouragement?

IF they are still breathing! Encouragement is necessary. It is as vital as breathing.

You have been there! When you need hope, a simple encouraging word can be like medicine. First Thessalonians 5:11 reads; “So encourage each other and build each other up, just as you are already doing.”

What positive words can you share with others? How can you encourage those around you today?

Rev. Rick E. Carder (RickeCarder.com)

Each year the Alpha Epsilon Chapter of Tri Kappa awards two different scholarships to seniors in Wabash: Grant-in-Aid and Lulu Baer.

The Grant-in-Aid Scholarship is awarded to one senior from each of Northfield, Southwood and Wabash high schools in Wabash. The recipients of this scholarship are determined based on the quality of their application, desire and dedication to their chosen course of study, and need for the scholarship. Due to the generosity of the Wabash community through fundraising efforts, the local Tri Kappa chapter was able to award each Grant-in-Aid Scholarship recipient $2,000 toward their tuition for the 20212022 school year.

This year’s recipients are: Emma Brainard, Northfield, will be attending the University of Notre Dame to major in Marketing & International Business with aspirations of receiving her master’s in business.

She is the daughter of Kevin and Stephenie Brainard.

Kyndal Fields, Wabash, will be attending Ball State University to major in Nursing. She is the daughter of Megan and Bobby Fields.

Maggie Ball, Southwood, will be attending Indiana Wesleyan University to pursue an Occupational Therapy degree with ambitions of completing the doctoral program, as well. She is the daughter of Chad and Melissa Ball.

The second scholarship is in honor of Lulu Baer, a Wabash native and founding

EMMA BRAINARD

Five generations: The Stephan family celebrates five generations

of family. From left, Joe Stephan, Zelma Bitzer, Sophie, Katie Eckerley, and David Stephan. Photo provided.

Lagro Good Ole Days to begin June 17

KYNDAL FIELDS

MAGGIE BALL

PAUL CORDES member of Tri Kappa.

Receiving the Lulu Baer scholarships are Paul Cordes and Lacey Crist.

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The annual Lagro Good Ole Days Festival is the first of many festivals returning this year after a year of few festivals due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

The festival will be June 17, 18, and 19 with fun for everyone.

On Thursday, there will be a pulled pork dinner by the Wabash County 4-H Junior Leaders at 5 p.m. A bounce house will be available starting at 5 p.m. and last all night, with a cost of $5 to jump.

At 7:30, guests can participate or watch a hot dog eating contest. Smitty’s Karaoke will also be available Thursday from 7-10.

When it gets dark, guests are invited to gather by the Legion and food tent for a movie night.

The fun continues on Friday with Corn Hole contest sign-ups from 5-9 p.m., a spaghetti dinner at 5 p.m., the bounce

house, a pig calling contest at 8 p.m., performance by the Steele Rail Band from 8-11 p.m. and another movie at dark.

Saturday includes a full day of activities.

The Junior Leaders will serve breakfast downtown from 7-9

a.m. Town-wide rummage sales open at 9 a.m.

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Su nday School 9:45 a.m. (all ages); Morning 10:30;

Evening Service 6:00 p.m., Kids’ Korral Wednesday Midweek Service 7:00 p.m., Youth Meeting 7:00 p.m.

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Emmanuel Free Will Baptist Church 129 Southwood Dr., Wabash, Phone 563-3009. Terry Hinds, Pastor, Jeff Pope, Associate Pastor, Dylan Persinger, Youth Pastor. Sunday Worship 9am & 11am. Sunday School 10am. Wednesday Prayer Meeting & Bible Study 6pm. Bus transportation is available, call 563-3009.

Erie Street Free Will Baptist Church 1056 Erie Street, Wabash; phone 563-8616. Sunday School, 10:00 a.m.; Worship Service, 11:00 a.m.; Sunday Evening Service, 6:00 p.m.; Wednesday Prayer Service, 6:00 p.m. Transportation and nursery available.

Southside Freewilll Baptist 360 Columbus St., Wabash; Church Phone 260-563-4917; Sunday School 10:00 a.m.; Worship 11:00 a.m.; Evening Service 6:00 p.m.; Wednesday Evening 6:00 p.m.; Pastor Tim Webb CATHOLIC

St. Bernard Catholic Corner of Cass & Sinclair Sts.; Fr. Levi Nkwocha, Pastor. Parish Office and Rectory: 207 N. Cass St., phone 563-4750. Weekend Masses: Saturday at 5:30 p.m. and Sunday at 9:30 a.m. Weekday Masses: Monday, Wednesday, Friday at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Thursday at 8:15 a.m.

St. Patrick's Catholic Church Main Street in Lagro. Holy Mass 11 a.m. the 1st Sunday of the month except January and February.

St. Robert Bellarmine Catholic Church - We humbly invite you to experience ancient Christianity in the Church Jesus established. "You are Peter [rock], and on this rock I will build My Church" (Matthew 16:18). 1203 State Road 114 E., North Manchester.

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Sacrament of Confession: Wed. 5:30-6 P.M and Sat. 4-4:30 P.M or anytime by appointment. "Therefore, confess your sins to one another" (James 5:16). Holy Sacrifice of the Mass: Sat. 5 P.M., Sun. 9 A.M. and 11:30 (en español), See website for weekday Mass schedule. "For My flesh is real food and My blood is real drink" (John 6:55). For more information on Catholicism visit www.catholic.com CHRISTIAN

Dora Christian Church located 1 1/2 miles South of Salamonie Dam, Lagro; phone 260-782-2006. Sunday School 9:30 a.m.; Early Service 8:15 a.m.; Church Service 10:30 a.m.

Minister: Mark Wisniewski.

LaFontaine Christian Church 202 Bruner Pike, LaFontaine; Phone 765-981-2101; Pastor Brad Wright; Sunday School 9:00 a.m.; Worship 10:30 am. Nursery Available.

Wabash Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) 110 W. Hill St., Wabash; Stephen Eberhard, Minister; phone: 260-5634179; website: www.wabashchristian.org. Worship Service 9:30 a.m. Nursery provided. Find us on YouTube and Facebook.

CHRISTIAN HERITAGE CHURCH

Christian Heritage Church 2776 River Rd.; Tim Prater, pastor.

Sunday School 9:30 a.m.; Worship Service 10:30 a.m.; Sunday Evening 6:00 p.m.; Wednesday Bible Study 6:00 p.m.; Radio Ministry 8:30 a.m.-9:00 a.m. Sunday WKUZ 95.9 FM. FIRST BRETHREN CHURCH

North Manchester First Brethren Church: 407 N. Sycamore St., N. Manchester; Sunday Morning Schedule – Worship: 9:00 & 10:30 am, Adult Classes: 8:00, 9:15, & 10:30 am, Youth Connect (Grades 7-12): 9:15 am, “LOFT” Children’s Church (Grades 1-6): 9:15 am, Elementary Classes: 10:30 am, “The Garden” Nursery & Preschool Classes: 9:15 & 10:30 am. Find us online: www.nmfbc.org

CHURCH OF THE BRETHREN

Wabash Church of the Brethren 645 Bond Street (off Falls Avenue) 260-563-5291. Doug Veal, Pastor. Wherever you are on life’s journey, come join us as we continue the work of Jesus - Peacefully, Simply, Together. HOURS: Sunday School at 9:30 a.m.; Worship at 10:30 a.m. Children’s church available during worship. Handicap accessible.

CHURCH OF CHRIST Church of Christ at Wabash, 1904 N. Wabash St., Wabash (corner of N. Wabash St. & State Route 24); Evangelist Josh Fennell; office phone 563-8234. Sunday School 9:00 a.m.; Worship Hour 10:00 a.m.; Evening Worship Hour 6:30 p.m.; Mid-Week Bible Study Wednesdays at 7:00 p.m. Classes & activities for all ages.

CHURCH OF GOD (ANDERSON) First Church of God 525 N. Miami St., Wabash; church 563-5346; Robert Rensberger, pastor. Sunday School at 9:15 a.m. for all ages; Continental Breakfast at 10:00 a.m., Sunday Morning Worship at 10:30 a.m. Nursery care is available during worship service. Stair lift available.

CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE North Manchester Church of the Nazarene 504 W. Main Street, N. Manchester; Worship 10:00 a.m.; Rev. Robert Mansfield, Pastor.

Phone 260-224-8000.

COMMUNITY CHURCH Grace Fellowship Church - Where Christ is our Passion and People are our Purpose, 4652 S. 100 W., Wabash; phone 260-563-8263; Pastor Shawn Light. Sunday Morning: Sunday School 9:30 a.m.; Service 10:30 a.m. Sunday Evening Service: Faith In Action 6:00 p.m.; Wednesday Evening: Bible Study & Prayer Meeting 6:00 p.m. www.gracefellowshipwabash.com INDEPENDENT CHRISTIAN CHURCH Bachelor Creek Church of Christ 4 miles north of Wabash on St. Rd. 15; phone 260-563-4109; website: bachelorcreek.com; Lead Minister, Joel Cogdell; Worship Minister, Michael Eaton; Middle School/Groups Minister, Nate Plyler; Next Steps/Outreach Minister, Ryan Keim; Women’s Director, Taylor McFarland; Student Minister, David Diener; Children’s Minister, Tyler Leland; Early Childhoood Director, Janet Legesse. NOW OFFERING 2 SERVICE TIMES. Adult Bible Fellowship & Worship 9:15am & 10:45am.

Roann Christian Church 240 E Allen St, Roann, Indiana. Bible School 9:00 am, Worship Service - 10:00 am. Chris Ponchot, Minister; 856-405-5267.

LUTHERAN Living Faith Church (NALC) - 242 South Huntington Street, downtown at southwest corner of Market Street. Office phone 260.563.4051.

Worship 10:10 a.m. with fellowship time after service. Bible study 9:00 a.m. for all ages. You honor us with your presence as we seek to serve Christ in our daily lives. All are welcome! www.LivingFaithWabash.org ZION LUTHERAN CHURCH (LCMS) 173 Hale Drive, Wabash. Phone 260-563-1886. Pastor: Rev. Gerald Gauthier II. Sunday school and adult Bible class 9:15 a.m., worship service 10:30 a.m. Holy Communion observed the first and third Sundays. www.zionwabash.org Preaching and caring with Christ crucified for you!

The LCMS Mission Church in North Manchester is holding services each Sunday evening at 6:00 p.m. with fellowship time following in the Life Center Building on 7th and Bond Streets. Please come and worship with us. Bring your family and friends. “For we maintain that a man is justified by faith apart from observing the law.” Roman 3:28 NIV. For more information call Pat at 260-6101961 or email to lcmsnorthmanchester@gmail.com.

Trinity Lutheran Church (ELCA)1500 S. Wabash St., Wabash, IN 46992, 260.563.6626, tlcwabash@gmail.com. Pastor Dr. Kent Young. We worship our Lord each Sunday at 9:30 a.m. with a Gospel-based message and Holy Communion. There is a time of fellowship and refreshments immediately following the service.

We are handicap accessible and everyone is welcome at Trinity!

NON-DENOMINATIONAL Christian Fellowship Church 1002 State Road 114 East N. Manchester, IN 46962. Christian Fellowship Church Services - Sundays: Sunday School 9 AM; Worship: 10 AM. Pastor Jacob Good, 260982-8558. cfcpeople.org

Freedom Life Church (Non-Denominational Full Gospel Church) 480 Washington St., Wabash, IN 46992. Pastor Tim Morrisett, 317385-4400. Adult Sunday School 9:30 a.m., Teens Jesus and Java Sunday morning 9:30 a.m., Sunday Morning Worship 10:30 a.m., Children's Church Sunday Morning 11:00 a.m. Nursery is provided. Sunday Night Worship 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Night: Adult Bible Study 6:00 p.m., Teen Bible Study 6:00 p.m.

Wabash Friends Church 3563 S State Rd 13, Wabash, (260) 563-8452.

Lead Pastor, Brandon Eaton. Join us for in-person worship at 8:30AM or 10:45AM, or via live-stream on Facebook at 10:45AM. Children's programming available infants - 6th grade. Sunday school for all ages at 9:45AM. Youth (7th-12th) Sunday evenings at 6:30PM. The Lord’s Table - Verse by Verse 1975 Vernon St., Wabash, Indiana, 46992. Pastor Roxane Mann 260-571-7686. Wherever your Spiritual walk is, join us as we continue on. Verse by Verse - Book

by Book - Chapter by Chapter - Through the Bible. Full Gospel.

Sunday worship 10:30 a.m.. Wednesday Bible study 6:30 p.m.

St. Paul’s County Line Church 3995N 1000W, Andrews, IN; Phone 7863365. Non-Denominational. Pastor Conrad Thompson. Sunday School at 9:00 a.m. Worship at 10:00 a.m. Youth program 6-8 p.m. on Sunday. Wednesday night Bible Study at 7 p.m.

Urbana Yoke Parish 75 Half Street in Urbana, phone 260-774-3516, email: urbanaparish@gmail.com. Pastor Larry Wade. Worship 9:30 am, Sunday School 10:45 am, Bible Study Sunday evenings 6:00 pm.

Walk by Faith Community Church 515 Chippewa Road, corner of Chippewa & Beamer Sts. in Roann; phone (765) 833-9931. Join us for services at 10:00 am, Sunday School at 9am. Youth Pastor Jody Tyner. We invite all to come and worship with us. “Walk by Faith” Youth Ministry meets every Sunday at 5 p.m. www.walkbyfaithcommunitychurch.com UNITED METHODIST Christ United Methodist Church intersections of Wabash, Stitt & Manchester Ave.; phone 563-3308. Tom Richards, pastor.

Facilities & provisions for the physically handicapped, hearing & sight impaired. Air conditioned. Sunday multi-media worship service at 10 a.m. with children’s message, Praise Team, and Choir.

LaFontaine United Methodist Church La Fontaine United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 57 (Kendall & Main St), La Fontaine; phone: 765981-4021; email: lafontaineumc@gmail.com; website: www.lafontaineumc.org; Susan Shambaugh, Pastor; Worship: 9:30AM, Sunday School: 10:45AM, nursery provided for both.

Lincolnville United Methodist Church 5848 E. 500 S. Wabash, 765981-2648.

Pastor: John Cook, 260-563-1406, pastorjohn1954@gmail.com. 9:00 a.m. Sunday School; 9:40 a.m.

Fellowship time; 10:00 a.m. Morning worship. lincolnvilleumc.org North Manchester United Methodist Church 306 East Second St., North Manchester; (260) 982-7537; Pastor Steve Bahrt. Worship 8:15 a.m.; Coffee Fellowship Time 9:00 a.m.; Sunday School 9:30 a.m.; Worship 10:30 a.m. Live Streamed on Sundays @ 10:30 a.m. on Facebook at INManchesterUMC. Website: www.northmanchesterumc.com Richvalley United Methodist Church 290 N. Jefferson Street, Wabash, IN 46992; Phone: 260-563-1033; Pastor Jack Suits. Email: rvumc@hotmail.com. Worship: 9:30am, Sunday School: 10:45am.

Wabash First United Methodist Church 110 N. Cass St, Wabash; (260) 563-3108; www.wabashfirstumc.org; Pastor Nathan Whybrew, Youth Pastor Nick Smith. Service Times: 8am and 10am in the sanctuary, 11am Facebook Live, www.facebook.com/wabashfirstumc. Youth Group times: Wednesday 6pm @ Wabash First UMC, High School; Sunday 57pm @ Lincolnville UMC, Middle School.

WESLEYAN Wabash North Wesleyan Church 600 Manchester Ave., Wabash. Pastor - Rodger Smith. Morning Worship 10:30am; Sunday School 9:30am; Wednesday Bible Study 6:00pm. Church is wheelchair and handicap accessible. A place to feel safe and loved!

New Journey Community Church Old W.C. Mills School. 1721 Vernon Street, Wabash, IN. Change is possible! Whether you are overchurched, un-churched, or de-churched you’ll find a fresh start at New Journey. We keep the important things like worship, teaching, community, and serving primary, while letting the unnecessary stuff fade into the background. Our mission is to make life transformation through Jesus Christ accessible to all people. So, come as you are and be made new!

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Flipping pancakes: Kyle Dubois, Wabash Kiwanis Club president-elect, flips pancakes on the griddle Saturday morning during the club’s Pancake Day. The event, which usually takes place in March, was delayed until June because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Photo by Joseph Slacian

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The North M a n c h e s t e r “Welcome to my Garden” Tour will be Saturday, June 19 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Tickets for this event can be purchased at the Eel River Town Gardens, located at 113 West Main Street, North Manchester, on the day of the tour. Ticket prices are $8 for adults or two for $15.

The biennial North Manchester Garden Tour has become inspiration for gardeners, nature lovers and all who appreciate the serenity of the outdoors.

It has earned a reputation as being both soothing and invigorating.

The “Welcome to My Garden” tour is intended to cater to those who wish to enjoy a leisurely stroll through unique and charming gardens, or

those who wish to garner inspiration for their own garden projects.

The 2021 “Welcome to my Garden” walk is hosted by the North Manchester America in Bloom (AIB) committee and will begin at the Eel River Town Gardens located adjacent to the Lutheran Church at 113 W Main Street, in downtown North Manchester.

The first home on the tour features the Learned gardens that surround this restored 1900’s farm home.

The second garden on tour is the expansive HayesBowman gardens with a beautiful mix of flowering plants, shrubs and whimsical garden art. The Muir Peace Gardens at M a n c h e s t e r University offer visitors a serene and contemplative setting for

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well as the Royalty Contest winners being crowned.

The parade line up will start at 2 p.m. at the Celotex Building with the parade beginning at 3 p.m. At 4 p.m., the car show will start as well as the tenderloin dinner by the Lagro Volunteer Fire Department.

The Unwound band will perform from 46:30 p.m. and Top Shelf band will perform from 8-11 p.m., and fireworks will be set off at dusk.

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Indianapolis and it was on Feb. 22, 1901, that she and her fellow classmates founded Tri Kappa. Seven years later, she returned home to begin the Wabash Chapter of Tri Kappa, known as Alpha Epsilon.

This award is presented to a senior boy and girl of outstanding character from Wabash High School who have availed themselves most fully of the opportunities for self-development.

Both Cordes and Crist will receive $400 and, as tradition, their names will be engraved on the Tri Kappa Lulu Baer Award plaque displayed in Wabash High School.

viewing nature.

Garden tour participants will next tour the stately grounds at Tall Oaks with their array of shade-loving gardens nestled beneath the many oak trees.

Three country gardens are the final stops on the tour. The Haupert and Warren farm homes are located on the family homestead. Visitors can stroll from one

property to the next and enjoy a variety of colorful plantings and unique garden features. The final destination on tour is the Brubaker gardens with a beautiful variety of plants and garden art. All of these gardens were inspired with love for gardening and creating spaces of beauty.

The Garden Walk is sponsored by Batteries Plus Bulbs,

Beacon Credit Union, Chillz Ice Cream Shop, Cottage Creations, Country View Greenhouse, Felgar & Co., Goodfella’s Pizza, Hoffman’s Nursery, Manchester Realty, Manchester Soap Company, Metzger Landscaping, Rhinestones & Roses, S o n s h i n e Greenhouse, Tri-Oaks Realty and Wetzel Insurance Agency.

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LaFontaine Chapter Order Of The Eastern Star had June meeting LaFontaine Chapter Order Of The Eastern Star met for their June meeting with Worthy Matron, Jean Sneed presiding. Glenna Pogue is now living at Rolling Meadows.

Members signed a card for her. Jim Leming is now living at Suite Living in Converse. Proposed amendments to be voted on at Grand Chapter were read and discussed. Grand Chapter is at Noblesville June 1113.

Jean Sneed, Worthy Matron, reported on the District 18 Association meeting and the Send Off for Tina Mullens, Grand Esther. A donation was given to Rolling Meadows for Bingo prizes. June birthdays: Phyllis Brodt, Cynthia Groves, Terry Hiple, Lisa Hutchinson and Beth Weaver. A Memorial Service was conducted for our member, Beverly Howard and Past Grand Matron, Lavonna Risk and Past Grand Patron Mike Rumsey. New officers will be installed at the next meeting July 5.

SUMMER FEED PROGRAM is held on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Kendall Street in front of the LaFontaine United Methodist Church.

VAN BUREN LIONS CLUB will have their famous Tenderloin Fry Saturday June 26 at the Lions club house, 108 N. First St. (State Road 5) in Van Buren from 5 to 7 p. m. A sandwich only for $6 or a dinner, carry out or dine is for $8.50.

LAFONTAINE/LIBERTY FIRE DEPARTMENT Is always looking for volunteers. For information stop by station second or fourth Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. or send a message on Face Book.

LAFONTAINE CLASS OF 1961 Ladies met for lunch on Tuesday June 8 with five in attendance. Discuss class reunion on Sept. 25 at the LaFontaine Community Building.

It was decided to meet for social hour at noon and plan on having lunch at 1 p.m. followed by more social time as long as anyone wanted to

stay. This will be a donation basket available to cover the expense of the building and food. The ladies are looking forward to seeing all the class mates who will be able to come. It has been 60 years since they graduated from LaFontaine High School.

TROYER LIBRARY BOOK CLUB met June 2 to discuss “People of the Book” written by Geraldine Brooks.

This story of a 16th Century Haggadah, or Jewish holy book actually exists in a library in Sarajevo, Bosnia. It was saved from destruction in the recent war separating the states making up the former Yugoslavia. It is a beautifully illuminated manuscript produced during a period when illustrating holy books was forbidden. In fact, very little about this Haggadah is known and Brooks has used this mystery as the subject as she theorizes, imagines, and creates a history explaining how this book has survived ethnic cleansing, sea voyages, travels to the mountains, the Spanish Inquisition and 20th century wars. She takes the reader backward in time imagining a series of people who rescued the book from the historic perils occurring in the world for the past 500 years.

In her story, Hannah Heath is the modern authority and restorer of ancient books who is called to Sarajevo to restore and ready the book for display in the library. In her work she finds tiny items that have traveled in the book in the years since it was produced. Among these are butterfly wings, a white hair, wine stains and other clues that provide information of the journey it has taken.

Action toggles between Hannah and the situations and time periods where the book could have traveled.

Hannah has a personal history that also moves the tale forward including a dismissive mother and an unknown father. Many of her questions and conflicts are answered and resolved as she continues to be connected with the book as the author provides her version of the actual creation and journey of the book through time.

This book was included in the top 100 books voted on last year by PBS viewers earning it a spot on the reading list this year. Several of the club readers found the continually changing timeline from the past to the present confusing and difficult to keep organized. The book did provide interesting anecdotes of what could have happened in the places and times described. The fact that this ancient Haggadah actually exists after 500 hundred years makes it a mystery yet to be solved.

“Big Little Lies” by Liane Moriarty is the next book to be discussed Wednesday, July 7 at 1:00 p.m.

This book is available at the Troyer Library in LaFontaine.

Anyone interested is invited to read the book and attend.

There is no charge as the books are made available to us by the Indiana Humanities organization for use and return.

GOOD READ: I do not want to raise church kids. Matter of fact, it’s one of my biggest fears. That they would go to church every week of their lives and never experience what the whole purpose of church is really about. That they would come and learn about God, but never actually seek and find Him for themselves. That they would come and learn the stories of the Bible, but never realize that they too are a Bible story waiting to happen.

That their life is woven into the tapestry of life that God has created and that they are here for a greater purpose. That they would think that

Chris Hensley shows off the winning design for the Rolling Meadows Healthcare and Rehab Tshirt contest. It’s the TLC tree of life design that’s common with the nursing homes. I replace the leaves with cherry blossoms (an idea that Hensley got from Animal Crossing New Horizons Cherry blossoms event). With cherry blossom petals flying off the tree either landing in the water beneath or flying to the back of the shirt. The life renewed quote came from the idea that cherry blossoms or is symbolic flower of Spring, a time of renewal. There always has to be some kind of story behind an idea. Photo provided God is kept inside four walls. That they would sing the songs but never have more than a shallow appreciation for the words they sing. That those words, written by sinners turned saints by the blood of Jesus, would never penetrate their heart.

That they would sing of the light, but never know the light. That they would hear about grace, but

never know how desperately they need it.

That they would learn about mercy, but never know the One who bestows it.

That they would think worship is something that just happens on Sunday mornings and not every minute of their life. That they would just up and walk away from church one day and never return. No, no, no. I

PUBLIC NOTICE TO BE PUBLISHED Wabash River Defenders, Inc., 73 W Canal St., Wabash IN 46992 has applied to the Indiana Department of Natural Resources, Division of Law Enforcement, under IC 14-15-73 and 312 IAC 5-3-1, for a permit to conduct a watershed education float. This event is scheduled to be held on Sept.

1, 3, 7, 9, 2021 on Wabash River, in Wabash county.

Any person objecting to such an event may do either or both of the following: A. File a petition with the central office of the division requesting an informal hearing. The petition must be signed by at least twenty-five (25) individuals who are at least eighteen (18) years old and who reside in the county where the event will occur. A hearing under this clause is governed by 312 IAC 2-3.

B. Request the division notify the petitioner in writing when an initial determination is made to issue or deny the license.

Following the receipt of notice under this clause, a petitioner may request administrative review of the determination under 312 IAC 3-1.

STATE OF INDIANA ) IN THE CIRCUIT COURT ) SS: COUNTY OF ) CASE NO. 85C01-2105-MI 342 IN RE THE NAME CHANGE OF: ) ) ADRENA CARLA CRACE ) PETITIONER. ) NOTICE OF PETITION FOR CHANGE OF NAME Adrene Carla Crace, whose mailing address is: 68 LaSalle Ave., Wabash, IN 46992.

Wabash County, Indiana hereby gives notice that she has filed a petition in the Wabash Circuit Court requesting that her name be changed to Adrena Carla Shelton.

Notice is further given that hearing will be held on said Petition on the 30th day of July, 2021 at 1:00 o’clock p.m.

Adrena Carla Crace Petitioner Date: May 3rd, 2021 Lori J. Draper Wabash Circuit Court Clerk 5/26/2021 6/16, 23, 30/21

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STATE OF INDIANA

) IN THE WABASH CIRCUIT COURT ) SS: COUNTY OF WABASH ) CAUSE NO. 85C01-2104-PL-000280 CITY OF WABASH Plaintiff, vs.

YOUTH SERVICE BUREAU OF WABASH COUNTY, INC.; STATE OF INDIANA for and on behalf of its agency, INDIANA DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE; UNITED STATES OF AMERICA for and on behalf of its agency, INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE; and ANY AND ALL OTHER PERSONS unknown claiming title to the real property, Defendants.

SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION NOTICE OF FILING COMPLAINT TO QUIET TITLE To: THE ABOVE NAMED DEFENDANTS. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on the 26th day of April 2021, the Plaintiff in the above-entitled cause filed in the Circuit Court of Wabash County, State of Indiana, it's Complaint to Quiet Title to the following described real estate against the above-named Defendants: Part of lnlots One Hundred One (101) and One Hundred Two (I02) in the Original Plat of Wabash, Indiana more particularly described as follows: Commencing at the Northwest corner of lnlot 101; running thence south forty-four (44) feet on the west line thereof; thence running due east parallel with the north line of said lot eighty-nine (89) feet; thence running due north parallel with the east line of lot 102 forty-four (44) feet to the north line of said lots; thence due west along the north line of said lots eighty-nine (89) feet to the place of beginning.

ALSO: Ten (10) feet off the east side of the west half of lnlot number one hundred two (102) of the Original Plat of the Town (now City) of Wabash, Indiana.

ALSO: Part of Inlots One Hundred One (101) and One Hundred Two (102) in the Original Plat of Wabash, Indiana more particularly described as follows: Commencing at a point forty-four ( 44) feet south of the northwest comer of said Inlot number IO1; running thence south twenty-two (22) feet; thence east eighty-nine (89) feet; thence north twenty-two (22) feet; thence west eightynine (89) feet to the place of beginning.

Commonly known as: 111 S. Wabash Street, Wabash, Indiana 46992 Parcel ID: 85-14-11-304-114.000-009 NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that a cause of action exists against all of the Defendants; that all of said Defendants are necessary parties to the action; and that said action is instituted and prosecuted for the purpose of quieting title as against all Defendants, claims, and claimants to the previously described real estate located in Wabash County, State of Indiana.

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN to each and all of the said Defendants that you must answer or otherwise respond to the Complaint in writing on or before within thirty (30) days after the last receipt of this Notice, and if you fail to do so, a judgment may be entered against you upon your default for the relief the Plaintiff has demanded.

Dated: 4/26/2021 Lori J. Draper Clerk, Wabash Circuit Court

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That they would see themselves in the story that was written at the beginning of time. That they would look to Jesus when they make a mistake and be overcome with gratitude at the grace they are given. That they would wake up in the morning thankful for the day and lay their head down every night assured of their eternal home. That they would face the storms of life tethered to the One who came to save them.

That they would know that they never walk alone and their lives are being held in the hands of God. That they would reach for the stars because they know the One who created them and that He has purpose for their lives. That if they seek Him first that purpose will be fulfilled. That they will look up when they fall down. Reach out when they need help trusting the He is always reaching back to us. That they will be like oaks planted

by His stream of living water and bear much fruit. That they would look at their neighbors and see the image bearers of God and love and see the image bearers of God and love them fiercely. That they would look out at this world and see hope when

everyone else sees hopelessness. That they would share that hope and bring His light into every dak corner they encounter. Yes, yes, yes! I want to raise Jesus kids.

SOMERSET HIGH SCHOOL REUNION will be held on Aug. 7 at the Honeywell Center. Be sure and watch for your invitation.

FAMILY AND FRIENDS OF VETERANS with Father’s Day approaching why not order a brick to be placed at the Veterans Memorial at the LaFontaine Community Building before they stop selling the bricks. This is a wonderful way to remember the men and women who have served or serving our Great United States.

All you need to do is call Jerry Wilson at 765-981-4928 and he will ask for information and where to send a check or money order. Let’s remember this wonderful men and women who served our great country to keep us free to be the person we want to be.

WHITES RESIDENT AND FAMILY SERVICE, are you or someone you know looking for a career opportunity to serve children and families in your community?

Join our team!

White’s RFS currently has openings in

several different areas including: Talent Acquisition Specialist/Recruitme nt Specialist Store Associate/Barista Residential family teacher foster Care Advocate Region 6 Preservation Services Family Specialist Family Preservation Services Program Manager Family Preservation Services Therapist Custodian Clinical Supervisor Regional Manager Follow the link below for more information. https//whiteskids.org /careers HAPPY BIRTHDAY Dylan Hurst, Beverly Richards June 17, Gemma Long June 18, Josephine Miller, Shelby Smith June 19, MaKennah Cox, Julia Jean Benbow, Susan Sailors June 20, Frank Reed, Fred Smith Phyllis Borodt, John Wynk June 22, Gabe Kelley June 23, Alex Horine, Peter Madsen, Sheldon Jones June 24 HAPPY ANNIVERSARY Michael and Lori Brane June 18, Richard and Arlene Wolfgang, Tom and Joyce Willcox June 23, Andy and Candi Kirk, Sheldon and Marsha Jones June 24 SEND YOUR NEWS and pictures to me by Thursday to etheleib@gmail.com or 2258E 1050 S LaFontaine, IN 46940

Kiwanis Fish Fry will be at North Manchester Warvel Park Warvel Park will be the location for the Kiwanis Club Annual Fish Fry on Thursday, June 17 from 4-7:30 p.m. or until sold out. The fish fry will be drivethru curb-side only.

Enter the drive thru line on the southbound lane of Market Street from Ninth Street. Dinner will include fish, coleslaw, tartar sauce, applesauce and a cookie.

Ticket cost is $10 in advance or $11 the day of. Contact David Kreps at 260-982-8251 for more information.

Proceeds from the annual event are reinvested in the community in the form of scholarships, books, Little League and the MTA book

giveaway.

2021 GARDEN WALK SET FOR JUNE 19: America in Bloom invites you to enjoy a leisurely and informative walk through seven private gardens in the North Manchester area as you take in the beauty of nature. The Garden Walk will

begin at The Eel River Gardens, located at 113 W, Main Street. Touring hours are from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. Ticket cost is: Adults $8/two for $15.

Children 12 and under $3. The 2021 Garden Walk is sponsored by the following: America in Bloom, Batteries Plus, Beacon Credit Union, Chillz Ice Cream Shop, Cottage Creations, Country View Greenhouse, Felgar & Co., Goodfella’s Pizza, Hoffman’s Nursery, Manchester Realty, Manchester Soap Company, Metzger Landscaping, Rhinestones & Roses, Continued on Page 22

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Lagro Good Ole Days will take place on June 17, 18, and 19.

There will be three bands, a DJ, a car & truck show, and Monster truck rides.

Booths of any craft or vendors of any kind are invited. It you would like to set up during the street fair please call Kristie at 260-7822451. As a reminder, no pets are allowed except for service animals, including the proper papers for the animal. If there are any questions, call Bruce Eltzroth at 260571-1693.

The Lagro Canal Foundation and Friends of St. Patrick’s Church are sponsoring a Baked Spaghetti Dinner Friday, June 18, from 5 to 7 p.m., during the Lagro Good Ole Days.

The meal includes baked spaghetti entrée, garlic toast, Caesar salad, and bottled water. The presale tickets cost $6.00; the tickets are $7 at the event. The tent for the Lagro Canal Foundation will be set up east of the Lagro American Legion. For information about advance tickets please call Deb at 260-330-3018.

To purchase tickets online please follow the link on the Facebook event page or contact one of the Board members: Andy Eads, Beth Gillespie, Justin Gillespie, Eric Lundmark, Kimberly Lundmark, Jeremy Raymond, Steven Siders, Lavonne Sparling, Rick Stouffer, Art Strange, Deb Strange, Jordan Tandy, Erika White, or Rich Wolfgang.

Some background on Flag Day, June 14: When the American Revolution broke out in 1775, the colonists weren’t fighting united under a single flag.

Instead, most regiments participating in the war for independence against the British fought under their own flags. In June of 1775, the Second Continental Congress met in Philadelphia to create the Continental Army—a unified colonial fighting force—with the hopes of more organized battle against its colonial oppressors. This led to the creation of what was, essentially, the first “American”

flag, the Continental Colors. For some, this flag, which was comprised of 13 red and white alternating stripes and a Union Jack in the corner, was too similar to that of the British. George Washington soon realized that flying a flag that was even remotely close to the British flag was not a great confidencebuilder for the revolutionary effort, so he turned his efforts towards creating a new symbol of freedom for the soon-tobe fledgling nation.

On June 14, 1777, the Second Continental Congress took a break from writing the Articles of Confederation and passed a resolution stating that “the flag of the United States be 13 stripes, alternate red and white,” and that “the union be 13 stars, white in a blue field, representing a new constellation.”

In 1885, Bernard Cigrand, a smalltown Wisconsin teacher, originated the idea for an annual flag day, to be celebrated across the country every June 14. That year, he led his school in the first formal observance of the holiday. Cigrand, who later changed careers and practiced dentistry in Illinois, continued to promote his concept and advocate respect for the flag throughout his life. Later, in 1916, President Woodrow Wilson marked the anniversary of the decree of the Second Continental Congress by officially establishing June 14 as Flag Day. It is widely believed that Betsy Ross, who assisted the Revolutionary War effort by repairing uniforms and sewing tents, made and helped design the first American flag.

However, there is no

historical evidence that she contributed to Old Glory’s creation. It was not until her grandson William Canby held an 1870 press conference to recount the story that the American public learned of her possible role.

Happy Father’s Day to all fathers on June 20.

Salamonie Lake is hosting an outdoor day camp for youth ages 7 to 13, from June 28 to July 2, 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. each day. The cost per child is $60 and $55 for each additional sibling. Save $10 per child by registering and paying early by June 14. This camp will be outside except for restroom breaks.

The focus is on water activities and will include a daily hike, sit spots, games, shelter building, and small groups to prepare and present short presentations on nature topics.

Participants will also meet live wildlife through educational ambassadors. For more information and registration, call 260-468-2127. Limited space is available.

Upper Wabash Interpretive Services is at 3691 New Holland Road, Andrews, IN 46702.

Lagro United Methodist Church invites you to its Sunday morning services at 9:00 a.m. and Sunday school for all ages at 10:00 a.m. Youth group activities for students in the 4th through 12th grades are also offered. Those activities and times vary each month depending on the service project. For more information on youth programs, parents can email the church at LagroUMC@gmail.co m.

Save The Date: The Lagro Alumni have announced that they will have their 105th meeting later this year on August 7, 2021. Be watching for updates on this reunion.

Dora Christian Church, 2325 S. Salamonie Dam Road, welcomes you to worship service Sunday at 8:15 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. Sunday School is at 9:30 a.m.

Preacher Mark Wisniewski’s sermon for Father’s Day, June 20, will be “The

Essence of Fatherhood,” based on Ephesians 6:4.

The Men’s Group will meet Monday, June 21, at 6:30 p.m.

Save the Date Postcards will be sent soon for Dora Christian Church’s 150th anniversary (1871 – 2021). If you have addresses for past members or attendees please let Janene know by phone 260-906-6449 or email 1957cowgirl@gmail.co m. The Homecoming Celebration will be Sunday, September 19.

The Lagro Community Church invites you to Sunday School from 9:00 to 10:00 a.m. and worship service at 10:00 a.m. Dan Snyder will preach for the remaining Sundays in June. The Food Pantry is open the third Saturday of every month from 9:00 to 10:00 a.m. in the basement. Please enter through the back door of the church. The Food Pantry is for Wabash County residents.

For further information on donating food or for assistance please call 260-5714639.

Congratulations to the Northfield Girls Softball Team!

They beat South Central in the semifinal game for the Class A State Championship on June 5.

Congratulations to Northfield’s Abigail Hunter for signing her letter of intent to play volleyball and continue her education at Lakeland University.

Upcoming events for Northfield High School: June 14 – Summer Weights; Boys Basketball Open Gym June 15 – Jr.Hi. Girls Basketball Open Gym; Volleyball Open Gym June 16 – Summer Weights; Boys Basketball Open Gym; Girls Basketball Open Gym; Summer Food Pick Up; Cross County Summer Run; Football Open Field June 17 – Summer Weights; Volleyball Open Gym June 21 – Summer Weights; Boys Basketball Open Gym; Girls Basketball Open Gym; Cross Country Run June 22 – Jr.Hi.

Girls Basketball Open Gym; Volleyball Open Gym; Norse Shoot Out June 23 – Summer Weights; Boys Basketball Open Gym; Girls Basketball Open Gym; Cross Country Country Run; Football Open Field MSD of Wabash County will be offering a Summer Food Program beginning Wednesday, June 9.

The program will provide weekly meals free of charge for children ages 1-18 throughout the MSDWC area. Each Wednesday throughout this summer, families can pick up five days’ worth of breakfasts and lunches for each child in their household that meets the age criteria.

Meals will be available on Wednesdays from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. at Northfield and Southwood Jr./Sr. High Schools on the east side of the building. The program begins on June 9 with

the final pick-up date on Wednesday, July 28. Families do not need to sign up in advance for the meals. “As a new program, our staff will be experimenting during the first few weeks to find the appropriate amount of meals to prepare.

While we aim to make enough meals for all who desire them, it is possible during the beginning weeks that meals may run out. We appreciate our community’s understand as we work through these initial details.”

The Lagro Century Club will meet at 2 p.m., Thursday, June 17, at the home of Cindy McGuire. Roll call will be: A favorite memory of your father or grandfather.

Our heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of Betty Carol Simpson.

Happy Anniversary to Rich and Arlene Wolfgang who will celebrate their 54th wedding

anniversary on June 18. Belated anniversary greetings to Rick and Susan Miller (June 11) and John and Joanna Troyer (June 15). Also, a belated anniversary greeting to Dennis and Sherry Todd, who celebrated 50 years together on June 5.

Belated Happy Birthday: June 2 – Scott Hendry; June 3 – Mandy Chapman; June 4 – Tony Schmid; June 7 – Deb Frieden.

Lagro Happy Birthdays: June 16 – Michael Frieden; June 17 – Lenny Sanchez; June 20 – Joanna Troyer.

Do you have a birthday or anniversary to celebrate? Do you have a special event to share? If so, just send me an email at the address listed above, or text me at 260-571-2577. I’d love to share your special day or your community event. Let’s share the news!

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TOWN WIDE GARAGE SALE: Friday & Saturday, June 25 and 26 has been set as North Manchester’s Town Wide Garage Sale.

Maps will be available in the June 23 issue of the News Journal; sale listing will be also available in The Paper.

Deadline to get your sale listed is June 18.

Contact The News Journal at 260-9826383 for more information.

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the picnic spots available for guests.

Standard pizzas range from $10-20.

All proceeds benefit HOPE CSA, a nonprofit ecumenical teaching ministry offered to pastors. To learn more about Tailgating on the Farm, sponsorships, and the work of HOPE CSA, visit www.hopecsa.org.

ROTARY CHICKEN BBQ JUNE 19: The Rotary Club of North Manchester is rolling out the Weber Grills again for the fourth annual North Manchester Rotary Grilled Chicken BBQ. It is 11-2 p.m.

Saturday, June 19 in the parking lot in front of Neighborhood Fresh, 1204 E. State Road 114. “The chicken is charcoal grilled on site by our volunteer

crew,” said event coordinator Sue Roesner. “We hope you’ll join us to pick up a great meal and help support local organizations and causes.” A meal is two pieces of chicken, chips and a drink for $7. A small meal is one piece of chicken, chips and a drink for $5. It is drivethrough pickup only.

All proceeds go to local organizations and causes, including scholarships for graduating Manchester Junior-Senior High School students, the Fellowship of Churches Food Pantry and the new pollinator garden at the North Manchester Public Library.

GRIEFSHARE SUPPORT GROUP BEGIN JUNE 16: The summer session

of GriefShare will begin on Wednesday, June 16 from 6:30-8 p.m. McKee Mortuary, Inc and the Congregational Christian Church have partnered together to offer the community GriefShare, a 13 week session of discussion, video seminars and individual work to guide those dealing with the loss of a loved one.

Participant will need to purchase a workbook at a cost of $15.

Scholarships are available for those who need. The church is located at 310 N. Walnut Street.

Please contact the church at 260-982-2882 for more information or to register.

FARMER’S MARKET AT OGAN’S LANDING: The North Manchester

Farmers Market is now open on Saturday morning from 8 am to Noon.

The market will be located at Ogan’s Landing on S. Mill St. down the street from the covered bridge.

Parking will be in the gravel lot with Handicap parking beside the market (watch for signs).

Please try not to socially linger with your neighbors. All vendors will be wearing masks & have sanitizing products to clean their hands & tables. We suggest that customers wear masks as well, but it will not be required.

No customer will be allowed to handle the product until it has been purchased.

FOC THRIFT STORE: Hours are Tuesday through Friday 10 a.m. until 4

p.m. and Saturday 10 a.m. until 1 p.m.

Closed Sundays and Mondays. Guidelines will be in place for the safety of visitors and staff. Please wear masks and maintain social distancing guidelines.

Use back door for all donations. No public restroom will be available. The Thrift Store is located at 410 N. Market Street, North Manchester.

THURSDAY’S CHILD located at 410 North Market St., next door to The Thrift Shop, serves the youngest among us. Thursday’s Child has tons of lovely clothing sizes infant through 4T and some 5T. They also have diapers, wipes, blankets, shoes, etc.

Everything is FREE. There is a cozy nook with kid-size chairs

and stocked with age appropriate books donated by the Manchester Public Library and others.

Children may choose a book to keep.

Thursday’s Child is open on Thursdays from 1 to 4 p.m.

FOC FOOD PANTRY is open from 2-5 p.m. on Thursdays. The Food Pantry is located at 500 N. Front Street, N. Manchester.

NORTH MANCHESTER NEWS ITEMS may be sent to my e-mail address at nmanchestertalks@gmail.com or you may call me at 260-982-8800. The deadline for news to appear in the next week’s issue of The Paper is Wednesday at noon. Please submit timely news items.

Urbana Lions Club officials would like to take this time to say thank you to the Wabash Community Foundation for the grant that has helped the Lions to acquire much needed stone for the Urbana Community Park.

On June 28, the Urbana Lions are going to host an

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Italian dinner night inside the Urbana Community building.

The Lions Club will be holding a spaghetti dinner free to Urbana residents.

This is a community affair. The club will be holding a membership drive at this time with the meal.

There will be two seatings, one at 5 p.m.

and another at 6 p.m.

There will be a short presentation at each seating of what the Urbana Lions plan to do this year and what the club has on the agenda for the future. The Urbana Lions are wanting to inform the community that the club is an important part of Urbana and to give a

short detailed description of the services that the Lions Club has done and will strive to maintain in the community. This is an invitation to Urbana residents to come and visit with each other and to hear what the Urbana Lions are all about. Donations for this activity will be

appreciated.

Urbana Lions are in need of new members. This would be a great opportunity for you to check out the club and have the possibility of joining.

The Urbana Lions are requesting an RSVP

by June 24, 2021 please contact Bonita at 260-774-3665.

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Urbana news on hand and for sale on June 26.

For further information call: 260-7743526.

Condolences to the James “Jim” Rosen family and friends from the Urbana Lions Club and the Urbana Community. Jim passed June 4, 2021 Prayer concerns: Marilyn Karns is at Wellbrook of Wabash in room 233, Lowell Karns, Alma DeVore,

rest. Keep your focus on God and watch Him work!

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Gene and Julie Miller, Phyllis Baker, Ron Baer, Nancy Christie, Ruth Summers, Terry Knee, Paxton Wright, Ava Gibson, Jan Fitch, Jim and Pat Hartley, Coy Eads and his parents and sisters, Joni Fox. Our nation and the leaders, our military personnel, our frontline responders, health providers, the ones who have contracted COVID-19 and the

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people who are trying to eradicate the virus.

If anyone would like to have their name added or removed from prayer concerns, please contact me.

Birthday wishes: June 3 Sara Chamberlain, June 8 Jessica Brunett, June 8 Ryan Brunett, June 11 Karen Bechtold, June 13 Pam Hann, June 14 Megan McKillip, June 15 Shae Lauer, June 15

Melissa Wilcox, June 18 Charles Miller, June 18 Mikki Warnock and June 20 Ty Baer.

Anniversaries: June 4 Bill and Mary Earle, June 6 Jon and Tonya Brunett, June 9 Todd and Sara Chamberlain, June 9 Jim and Pat Hartley, June 11 Tanner and Sydney Chamberlain, June 13 Ty and Kim Baer, June 20 Ray and Esther Terrell, June 21 Dan and Brenda

Eads and June 21 Tami and Eric Overman.

Tractor pull: The big boys and their toys are going to hold a tractor pull on June 26. This event will be take place at the Urbana Community Ball Park’s pulling pad starting at 9 a.m.

Those who are wanting to participate can register and weigh in for the pull around 8:30 a.m. The Urbana Lions Snack Shack

will be open that day.

For further information call: 260-571-3284 Urbana Park is available now to everyone, not just the community of Urbana. This facility is well maintained by the Urbana Lions.

The park has features such as his and her handicap accessible restrooms with running water and flushable toilets, playground equipment, basketball court,

pavilion with grill, Little League baseball diamond with electronic score board, team dugouts, bleachers for spectators, Snack Shack just for the asking when needed, tractor pulling pad for garden tractors and the larger big boy toys.

There is a lot of room for parking. The Urbana Lions are very proud of this facility and would like to see it used.

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News deadline will be Wednesday at 10:00am to appear in the next weeks paper.

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Honeywell Arts Academy to present performance Elite musicians from around the world will play three live performances at Eagles Theatre as part of Honeywell Arts Academy, a premier summer music program debuting in June.

Performances will feature the diverse musical talents of thirty world-class scholars, curated by professional musicians including Time for Three Founder Ranaan Meyer, Pianist/NPR Host Peter Dugan, and

five other esteemed faculty members.

Honeywell Arts Academy, a part of Honeywell Arts & Entertainment, is a unique full scholarship music academy that will bring elite musicians from around the world – from the U.S. to Canada, South Korea, and Mexico – to Wabash for collaborative learning and growth. An expansion of Wabass Institute for double bassists founded in 2008, Honeywell Arts

Academy is comprised of three, week-long summer programs: Resonance Institute for versatile musicians, Soundboard Institute for pianists, and Wabass Institute for double bassists. All three institutes will conclude with public performances at Eagles Theatre.

Honeywell Arts Academy performances include: Resonance Institute Performance: Thursday,

June 17, 7:30 p.m. at Eagles Theatre Experience an evening of innovative artistry that knows no boundaries. The fellowship scholars along with faculty mentors’ singers and fiddle players Charles Yang, Nick Kendall, bassist Ranaan Meyer from Time for Three and pianist Peter Dugan will take you on a musical journey that will leave you resonating with joy.

Soundboard Institute

Performance: Tuesday, June 22, 7:30 p.m. at Eagles Theatre Pianists from around the globe come together for an evening of collaborative music making at Eagles Theatre. The culmination of Soundboard Institute, the fellowship scholars along with faculty mentors’ Peter Dugan and John O’Conor bring you an evening of dazzling 88-keys artistry.

Wabass Institute

Performance: Monday, June 28, 7:30 p.m. at Eagles Theatre Wabass Institute’s final performance has been surprising audiences for the past 14 years. Explore the unexpected musical heights of the double bass with the fellowship scholars alongside faculty Eric Larson, Ranaan Meyer, and Hal Robinson.

Tickets are $25 and available for purchase at HoneywellArts.org.

Community Foundation scholarships top $320,000 Toward the end of each school year, high school seniors from each of our county’s schools are eligible to apply for scholarships from the Community Foundation.

Currently, the Foundation has more than 70 scholarships that were created by individuals and families in Wabash County who wanted to lessen the financial burden of higher education and of obtaining a degree or cer-

tification. This year, we are proud to award 173 scholarships, with a total of $196,875, to 95 high school seniors. We are also pleased to award an additional $123,400 in ren

ewal scholarships to 79 students who have already completed their first year of higher education.

The Community Foundation’s goal for the

scholarship program is to advance educational attainment and talent in Wabash County and develop community leaders. Our scholarships sup-

port a wide variety of students, from those who do well in school or athletics, to those who go above and beyond in community leadership and service.

Many scholarships that were created in memory or in honor of a loved one are often awarded to students who possess similar values and aspirations.

We extend our appreciation and thanks to the Foundation’s scholarship committee who take great

care to ensure scholarships are awarded to the most deserving students.

To read more about our scholarships, visit cfwabash.org. If you or a family member are interested in establishing a scholarship to provide educational opportunities for our county’s students, please contact our program director, Julie Garber, julie@cfwabash.org.

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• Seeking an individual with basic knowledge of electrical, plumbing and painting.

• Hands on exterior and interior maintenance work.

2 BEDROOM

UNITS AVAILABLE NOW Pet friendly with proper paperwork!

Jamestown Apartments

Must be able to pass a criminal check.

No set hours, very flexible.

Must be dependable, trustworthy and self-motivated.

Please contact Tylena Gill at

260-563-5394

1 208 W 1208 W.. Fourth Street, Apt. A North Manchester, IN 46962 C all 260-982-7643 Call

"We are an Equal Opportunity Provider"

Hearing Impaired Only Call TYY 711 Rental Assistance may be available for those who qualify Rent Includes: Water, Sewer and Weekly Trash Removal.

On-Site Laundry Available “This institution is an equal opportunity provider.”

1929 VERNON STREET WABASH, IN 46992

COLONIALHERITAGE@OUTLOOK.COM

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The Paper of Wabash County, P.O. Box 603, Wabash, IN 46992. Classified Ads: $9.50 for first 20 words in advance: 15¢ each word thereafter. Deadline 5:00 on Fridays

Wabash County

North Manchester

HUGE MULTIFAMILY Rummage Sale: New patio table & chairs, Corelle dishes, name brand clothing, antiques, brand new Greenworks chainsaw, circular saw, mower, snow blower, rocker/recliner, table & chairs, mini fridge, espresso machine, large outdoor rug, grass seeder, TV, tools, crystal, large framed pictures and much more. 3847 S. Bailey Road

by Wabash Airport. Friday, 8am-4pm, Saturday, 8am2pm.

1. GARAGE SALE Thursday June 17 (4:00pm-8pm) Friday June 18 (9-5) Saturday June 19 (9-?) Clean name brand boys clothes sizes 6-8 and girls sizes 7-8 and 10-12.

Women’s and plus size, housewares, furniture, toys, and lots of miscellaneous. Quarter of a mile past Liberty Mills turn.

14673 North State Road 13. Kerr

LARGE INDOOR SALE South Pleasant UM Church, 5064 W. 1400 N., North Manchester. June 17th, Noon-8pm: June 18th, 8am–5pm; June 19th, 8am–Noon.

MULTIFAMILY SALE: Friday, 6/18, 8am-4pm.

13280 N 300 W, Silver Lake. Boys clothes (size 5XL), men small, girls and women (10/12-medium), shoes, educational toys, games, books, home school curriculum, dog house, miscellaneous household items. Rain or Shine!

Wabash City

FRONT YARD Sale: 1170 Columbus Street.

Saturday, 6/19, 8am-1pm.

Pots & pans, bedding, strawberry canisters, a lot of books, handful of smaller clothes (4-6), overnight bags. Variety of stuff!

GARAGE SALE: 615 Fairway Drive, Friday & Saturday, 6/18 & 6/19, 9am-4pm.

GARAGE SALE: June 18, 8am-5pm & June 19, 8am2pm. 475 Alena Street.

Vintage items, kids bikes, Beanie Babies, men & women clothing, girls clothes size 7-8, some motorcycle gear, many miscellaneous items.

GARAGE SALE: Saturday, 6/19, 8am-3pm.

335 Grant Street. Lots of Miscellaneous, oil paintings, clothes (25 cents).

MOVING/GARAGE Sale: Friday, 6/18, 8am-4pm; Saturday, 6/19, 8am-10am.

22 Bonbrook Drive.

Dishes, clothing, men suits, books, antique chairs, kitchen items, home decor.

GARAGE SALE: 2 miles west of North Manchester on SR 114, 2165 W. SR 114. June 17, 4pm-7pm; June 18, 8am-6pm; June 19, 8am-Noon. Petalware depression glass china (large setting), girls and boys clothes, small dresser, school desk, large mirror, books, puzzles, freezer boxes, electric heater, and lots of miscellaneous.

GARAGE SALE: 802 Meadowdale Drive, North Manchester. Friday, 8am4pm, Saturday, 8am-2pm.

Case garden tractor with tiller, 1 bottom blow, and mower deck. Self-propelled Troy-Bilt push mower, Troy-Bilt 5550 generator, dishes, crocks, misc. Downsizing & house for sale!

Lagro GARAGE SALE: 570 Jefferson Street, Lagro.

Thursday, Friday, and Saturday - 9am-4pm.

Clothing, tools, odds & ends.

YARD SALE: 610 Washington, Lagro. Lots of miscellaneous, clothes, collectibles, decor, household. Friday, 8am-4pm.

Saturday, 8am-Noon.

LaFontaine BIG SALE: June 16-19, 9am-6pm. Antiques, big blue chair, cast iron, crock pots, coolers, cowgirl boots, deck chair, fans, life vest, heaters, jewelry, kitchen table & chairs, metal swing with frame, microwaves, picture frames, shovels, toasters, tools, turtle collection, vintage luggage, wheelchair, wooden rocking chair, much more. Come shop!

10577 S. America Road, 1 mile east of LaFontaine.

GARAGE SALE: Friday, June 18th and Saturday, June 19th; 8am-4pm.

Furniture, tables & chairs, bedding, clothes, antiques, lamps, primitives, dishes, shoes, purses, outdoor furniture, pictures, tools, childrens toy box, metal cans and tubs, old boxes, quilts, pillows, half barrels, coffee table, end tables, knickknacks and more. 22 E. Branson Street, LaFontaine.

YARD SALE: Saturday, June 19th, 8am-5pm. 314 E. Kendall Street, LaFontaine. Vintage, classic and trendy clothing; prom dresses; name brand shoes; Dooney & Bourke, Michael Kors, Coach and Vera Bradley bags.

Other Rummage GARAGE SALES: June 18 & 19, 8am-4pm. East of Peru on Country Club Road, Tamoshanter Road, and Crestview.

SALE: jUNE 18-19, 8am5pm. Ladies jeans size 48, tops sm-lg, men jeans size 38x30, New handmade hats and stuffies.

8595 W. 1000 S. 35 (between 105 & 9, 1 mile north of 218).

Articles For Sale 2-1650 CUB Cadet mowers with decks & snow blower, $400. .177 PCP air rifle & air compressor, $400. 260-306-1282.

FOR SALE: Good, used tires, 60% left, Goodyear P265/R65/18, $200 OBO! Used metal storage barn, 10’x14’, wood floor, $375!

Seasoned ash campfire wood, clean & dry. 765491-2060.

FRIGIDAIRE REFRIGERATOR: Nice with ice maker, good condition, $100. Amberina glassware: vases and figurines. 260723-4055.

Employment ARE YOU LOOKING to work independently? OTR Class A CDL driver needed, part-time or full-time you choose. Very flexible schedule working for an independent business with company-owned late model Peterbilts. Long haul, no touch. 5 years of Class A OTR experience required. Call Steve at 260-568-1585.

Due to Census Growth

VERNON HEALTH & REHABILITATION

NOW HIRING! N URSES, NUR NURSES, SES, QMA, C.N.A.’S

Sign On Bonus

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( 5am-5pm & 5pm-5am) (5am-5pm

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1955 Vernon Street | Wabash | 260-563-8438

NOW HIRING Journeyman MW & App MW Positions Available Journeyman Positions-- Weld, Cut, Fabrication, Rigging, Erection, Blueprint Reading, Mechanically Inclined, Physically able to climb. Grain System experience a plus.

Foreman position available.

App MW Position-- Weld, Cut, Mechanically Inclined, Physically able to climb.

Full Time Employment, Competitive Wages Contact TAS Welding & Grain Services LLC

(765) 210-4274

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Empoyment cont.

MIER COMMUNITY Church near Converse, Indiana is currently seeking Pastoral Leadership. We are searching for a spiritual leader who is possibly retired or seeking supplemental employment. We are a small country church congregation that is nondenominational. Any interested parties please contact mwarren9692@gmail.com or myersaj1974@yahoo.com

TOM’S LAWN Mowing Free estimates, Insured, LaFontaine area. 765-2513258.

Pets COMPANION 2 1/2 year old spade Cavapoo. Does not like cats. OK with dogs.

Prefers older children. $300, current on everything. 765-470-1590.

Wanted

For Rent

Singles

ABUNDANT LIFE PROPERTIES: 1 bedroom apartments. All utilities furnished. Non-smoking. No pets. $400 deposit.

References required. Call 260-274-0156.

HANDSOME, DIVORCED 50-year-old bachelor. I’m a homeowner, business owner, smart, fun & intelligent man seeking that sassy, lovely, and funny companion or roommate.

Ready for romance & shelter? Aged 32-45 Years?

Please reply to Box 475, c/o The Paper, PO Box 603, Wabash, IN 46992.

Beef

Freezer Beef

UNDERWOOD ANGUS FARMS

Services

Call Mark for pricing

260-578-6656

1/4, 1/2, Whole Hamburger by the pound

Auto

Wanted Coins!

Always Buying Coins, Gold & Silver Jewelry.

50+ Years Experience.

Please call me before you sell!

Tom’ s Coins 260-571-3553 Mobile Homes

WANTED: DO you have a MOBILE HOME you want to sell? Call or text 574218-3300. We need single wides, double wides & modulars. Look forward to hearing from you!

SPECIFICATION

NOW HIRING Immediate Openings for

UTILITY OPERATORS Schedule: 2-2 3-2 2-3 Rotating Schedule of 12 hour shift.

Must be able to work both days and nights

Pay Rate $16.50/Hour

RETENTION BONUS: 300 after 90 Days and $ 1,000 after 9 Months $

COMPETITIVE BENEFITS: • Quarterly Perfect Attendance Bonus • 10 Paid Holidays • Paid Vacation • Health Savings Account with Employer Contribution • 401k Savings Plan with Company Match • Life and AD&D Insurance • Short Term Disability • Medical/Dental/Vision

Apply in person Mon-Fri 9am-4pm at

4525 W. Old 24, Wabash Apply online at realalloy.com Real Alloy is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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